New anti-war song NOT IN MY NAME by The Spirit Union
I see you’re pulling out of Afghanistan
Why you’re even in there I still don’t understand
I can’t recall was it Iraq or Iran
You seem to go wherever at a nod from an American
I know you’re not listening but I'll tell you just the same
You can choose to go on killing, but not in my name
To bring down taxes you bring down the spend
For the benefit of those who want wealth without end
There's food-banks on our streets and I can't comprehend
Just where you get the money for the troops you always send
Into other people's countries as you lie without shame
You can choose to go on killing, but not in my name
When will we learn when will we understand
We only ever go to war for the wealthy man
And all this talk of heroes hides the truth
Of the greedy corporations that demand our youth
And use them like pieces in their power game
You can choose to go on killing, but not in my name
Bells are ringing out
Christmas time again
Troops are coming home
And we'll never know their pain
Their lives will never be the same again
So Merry Xmas, but the war's not over