I Dont Want To Be A Hero Lyrics - Singles - Johnny Hates Jazz

Oh, send me off to war with a gun in my hand 

But I won't pull the trigger 

Out destiny is here 'neath the red, white and blue 

So lead me to the slaughter 

Now don't be afraid, come and join the parade 

For the ultimate in sacrifice 

It's an old-fashioned story of hope and of glory 

A ticket for taking life 

I, I don't want to be a hero 

I don't want to die for you 

I don't want to be a hero, no 

Oh, send me off to war in a far away land 

I never knew existed 

Subject me to the truth, to the horror and pain 

Until my mind is twisted 

And what if I fail, will you put me in jail 

For a murder I will not commit? 

'Cause you don't understand till there's blood on your hands 

That it's time to forget and forgive 

I, I don't want to be a hero 

I don't want to die for you 

I don't want to be a hero, no 

No, no, no, no, oh no, oh, no, no 

And those who return, come back only to learn 

That they're hated by those who they love 

'Cause you're not satisfied till the thousand will die 

And your anger is paint for their blood 

I, I don't want to be a hero 

I don't want to die for you 

I don't want to be a hero 

I, I don't want to be a hero 

I don't want to die for you 

I don't want to be a hero, oh no 

I, I don't want to be a hero 

I don't want to die for you 

I don't want to be a hero, no, no 

I, I don't want to be a hero 

I don't want to die for you