Didn't want to be a soldier
Didn't want to carry a gun
Didn't want to kill my fellow man
But I didn't turn and run
And when my country needed me
I paid heed to the call
I signed on with my brothers
And we all went off to war

Didn't want to know the enemy
Didn't want to hear his name
Didn't want to see his falling blood
Though I felt I knew his pain
But when the orders came
I did as I was told
I fired my gun then closed my eyes
And wished that I was home

They pinned the medals on the few
They held a grand parade
They said that we were heroes
They said we'd saved the day
Paid tribute to our fallen friends
Who didn't make it through
They said this war will end all wars
I really hope it's true

Didn't want the medals for the few
Didn't want the grand parade
Didn't want to be a hero
Don't think I saved the day
Pay tribute to our fallen friends
Who didn't make it through
They say this war will end all wars
I really hope it's true