When The Last Soldier Dies

There will be no peace

until the last soldier dies

for their youth who fight

have swallowed their lies

No it's not one sided

the fault lies with both

they've brainwashed their children

into taking an oath

They're to fight to the death

practice that eye for an eye

killing women and children

without ever knowing why

They've been told it's about faith

and on this they should stand

but the truth of the matter

it's really about the land

As long as the land

hangs in the balance of war

there will never be peace

it's politicians keeping score

So it's time now to play war

your leaders beat the drums

it's their power they seek

without care how it comes

Go forth to your death

whether land, sea or sky

the only time we'll know peace

is when the last soldier dies