Here’s what Edwin Star had to say about it…
…Ohhh, war, I despise/Because it means destruction Of innocent lives
War means tears To thousands of mothers eyesWhen their sons go to fight And lose their lives
War, it ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker
__War, it’s got one friend, That’s the undertaker_
Ooooh, war, has shattered Many a young mans dreams
Made him disabled, bitter and mean.
Life is much to short and precious To spend fighting wars these days
War can’t give life It can only take it away
Ooooh, war, huh Good God y’all
What is it good for Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War, whoa, Lord What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me
War, it ain’t nothing but a heartbreaker
War, friend only to the undertaker
Peace, love and understanding
Tell me, is there no place for them today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there’s got to be a better way…