How Do You Explain War?
How do you explain war to a child who just wanted to fly?
Why do the grown-ups fight so loud? / Who’s the hero, who’s the proud?
Lyrics
[Verse 1] How do you explain this war To innocent kids wanting to soar Friends and fiends all intertwined No happy endings, it’s a tragic find [Chorus] Cease fire, let love ascend Long-term peace, let’s amend Wars leave stains on our souls Innocence shattered, hope unfolds [Verse 2] Why do the grown-ups fight so loud? Who’s the hero, who’s the proud? Little feet run from shattered dreams, While leaders gamble on cruel regimes [Pre-Chorus] But where do the kites fly now? Do they dance in the same blue sky? Or have we clipped their wings With every tear and every lie? [Chorus] Cease fire, let love ascend Long-term peace, let’s amend Wars leave stains on our souls Innocence shattered, hope unfolds [Bridge] Dandelions blown to the wind Whispered wishes that never mend But in the cracks, new flowers grow Even in the dark, their roots will show [Outro] No more bombs, just lullabies No more tears in children’s eyes Let them dream, let them play In a world where peace can stay
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