East and west could not agree
So their generals gave call
Gathered troops at the border
With guns and ready, drawn and aimed
Each side was praying to a God
To bless them with strength and courage
And it was in his name artillery lit the sky on fire
The people sang protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun

Protest songs in response to military aggression
Protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun
But the battle raged on

Sirens filled the air and the ground shook with war
Civilian casualties had been a cost that was predetermined
When interviewed for report victims plead in frustration
Their claim: That this was a war without reason
Bureacrats engaged in debate to try and reach a resolution
The people sang protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun

Protest songs in response to military aggression
Protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun
Protest songs in response to military aggression
Protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun
But the battle raged on

The broadcast like their prayers went unanswered and ignored
God, like the rest of the world, just watched in silence
There was purpose to be served, there were fortunes to be earned
Before a peace could be called to stop the fighting

Protest songs in response to military aggression
Protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun
Protest songs in response to military aggression
Protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun
Protest songs in response to military aggression
Protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun
Protest songs in response to military aggression
Protest songs try to stop the soldier's gun
But the battle raged on