Written in 1965, almost 50 years ago, and many of the same issues are still relevant today. When are we grown-ups going to get our heads out of our asses and actually grow up?!? Eve of Destruction ------------------------ The eastern world it is explodin Violence flarin, bullets loadin Youre old enough to kill but not for votin You dont believe in war, whats that gun youre totin And even the Jordan river has bodies floatin But you tell me over and over and over again my friend Ah, you dont believe were on the eve of destruction Dont you understand, what Im trying to say? Cant you see the fears that Im feeling today? If the button is pushed, theres no running away Therell be no one to save with the world in a grave Take a look around you, boy, its bound to scare you, boy And you tell me over and over and over again my friend Ah, you dont believe were on the eve of destruction Yeah, my bloods so mad, feels like coagulatin Im sittin here, just contemplatin I cant twist the truth, it knows no regulation Handful of Senators dont pass legislation, And marches alone cant bring integration When human respect is disintegratin This whole crazy world is just too frustratin And you tell me over and over and over again my friend Ah, you dont believe were on the eve of destruction Think of all the hate there is in Red China Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama! Ah, you may leave here, for four days in space But when you return, its the same old place The poundin of the drums, the pride and disgrace You can bury your dead, but dont leave a trace Hate your next-door-neighbour, but dont forget to say grace And you tell me over and over and over and over again my friend You dont believe were on the eve of destruction No no you dont believe were on the eve of destruction
Posted on: Tue, 05 Aug 2014 21:45:45 +0000
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