After the war
But where will you be standing when the battles have been won?
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
After the war who will you be fighting for?
A letter from the draft board put paid to all your dreams
They marched you in a uniform you wore against your will
After the war who will you be fighting for?
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
You thought you'd be a hero after all that you survived
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
After the war is over
With lies of hope and glory they taught you how to kill
If hell was meant for heroes then surely you've arrived
After the war, after the war
After the war who will you be fighting for?
You're just another number in military schemes
After the war is over
After the war
Inside your lonely fortress the battle's just begun
After the war who will you be fighting for?
