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Thread #56625   Message #886858
Posted By: GUEST
10-Feb-03 - 12:26 PM
Thread Name: Lyr Add: Stop the war songs
Subject: Lyr Add: WHO AM I?
Here's another
Who Am I?

Who am I? Who am I? The future of the world.
Must I die? Must I die? The banners are unfurled.

The patriotic songs are sung again and tales of victory are told.
The drums are beating out their old refrain, to speed the heartbeats of the bold.

Who am I? Who am I? Your daughter or your son.
Must I die? Must I die before my course is run?

And though you tell the world about your pride and, smiling, send me on my way,
Would you not rather have me by your side to share with you another day?

Who am I? Who am I? Somebody that you know.
Must I die? Must I die; your friend become your foe?

And who will profit from this senseless fight? The hungry, heedless hounds of war.
What do they care about the wrong or right, and is their greed worth fighting for?

Who am I? Who am I? Someone that you can blame?
Must I die? Must I die and set the world aflame?

And must we travel through this darkest night, prolong the agony and pain?
Or can we turn the tide and see the light of reason dawning once again?

Who am I? Who am I? The voice that would be heard.
Hear my cry, hear my cry. Listen to my words before we die.