After the War

After the war is over
You thought you'd be a hero after all that you survived
Inside your lonely fortress the battle's just begun
After the war who will you be fighting for?
After the war is over

You're just another number in military schemes
After the war who will you be fighting for?

After the war who will you be fighting for?
But where will you be standing when the battles have been won?
After the fire is burning to its dying embers

After the fire is burning to its dying embers
After the war
After the war, after the war
If hell was meant for heroes then surely you've arrived
After the war who will you be fighting for?
They marched you in a uniform you wore against your will
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
A letter from the draft board put paid to all your dreams
After the war

With lies of hope and glory they taught you how to kill