What God Hath Not Promised

God hath not promised skies always blue,

Flower strewn pathways all our lives through;

God hath not promised sun without rain,

Joy without sorrow, peace without pain.

But God hath promised strength for the day,

Rest for the labor, light for the way,

Grace for the trials, help from above,

Unfailing sympathy, undying love.

Johnny Hates Jazz - I Don't Want to Be a Hero

I stumbled across this awesome oldie by Johnny Hates Jazz. I like the way how the simple lyrics portray the futility and pointlessness of war. Love the bass line.

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

But I won't pull the trigger

Our destiny is here with 'neath the red, white and 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 glory

A ticket for taking a life

Chorus

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, send me off to war in a faraway place

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

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

That it's time to forget and forgive

Chorus

And those who return come back only to learn

That they're hated by those who they love

'Cos you're not satisfied till the thousands have died

And your anger has been paid with their blood

Chorus

Trust in the Flying Man