No More War
Bronski Lyrics
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No more destruction of innocent life
No more living in fear
No more on our bended knees
To live is our right
No more war
No more war please
It's got to stop oh we've got to make it stop
When the poor people hungry on the street
No more sending young men to fight
As they die for false glory and false pride (do or die)
No more war please
Who wants to die
No more war please
Who wants to die
No more war no more war no more
Who wants to die who wants to die
The lyrics of Bronski Beat's song "No More War" reflect an urgent plea for an end to the senseless violence and destruction that wars inflict on innocent lives. The song speaks to the overarching theme of pacifism, human rights, and the need for peaceful co-existence. The message of the song seems to capture the frustration and desperation that many people feel in the face of continued acts of aggression and conflict around the world.
The lyrics explicitly call on society to reject the glorification of war and instead embrace the principles of humanity and compassion. The repeated line "no more war please" serves as a unifying call to action that urges people to join hands and work towards a peaceful future, where war is no longer an option. The phrase "no more on our bended knees" is significant, as it suggests the need for people to stand tall and assert their human dignity rather than be subjugated by fear.
Line by Line Meaning
No more war please
Let there be no more wars around the world.
No more destruction of innocent life
Stop ending the lives of innocent people during wars.
No more living in fear
Put an end to the feeling of being constantly afraid because of war.
No more on our bended knees
Do not let anyone oppress or control us with war, causing us to submit and beg for mercy.
To live is our right
Everyone has the right to live their lives without fears created by wars.
No more war
We have to strive for a world with no more wars.
It's got to stop oh we've got to make it stop
We must act and put a stop to wars if we ever hope to achieve peace in the world.
No more money for bombs
Stop spending funds on creating bombs to start and sustain wars.
When the poor people hungry on the street
Considering the poverty in some locations of the society, it is unacceptable to spend money on wars.
No more sending young men to fight
Do not let the youth of a nation die fighting for unnecessary goals.
As they die for false glory and false pride (do or die)
The youth should not be made to lose their lives for fake sense of recognition or sense of self-worth
Who wants to die
Nobody would ever desire to cease living, so why should the society choose to have wars.
No more war please
This line repeats in several verses to emphasize the importance of the theme.
No more war no more war no more
Let's work together for a world free of wars.
Who wants to die who wants to die
This line repeats in several verses as a rhetorical question, stressing the pointlessness of wars that result in the loss of human lives.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVE BRONSKI, LARRY STEINBACHEK, JAMES W SOMERVILLE
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"No More War" - Bronski Beat, 1984.
No more war please
No more destruction of innocent life
No more living in fear
No more on our bended knees
To live is our right
No more war
No more war please
It's got to stop oh we've got to make it stop
No more money for bombs
When the poor people hungry on the street
No more sending young men to fight
As they die for false glory and false pride (do or die)
No more war please
Who wants to die
No more war please
Who wants to die
No more war no more war no more
Who wants to die who wants to die
@troyreynolds6019
This group never gets brought up enough in 80s discussion. They were good!
@stevekusha
they are not even listed in listings of 80's bands, very disappointing, this is GOOD music
@sergiofreitas9368
Probably because they only really made one album, what a shame really I reckon, if they kept making albums I reckon they could've been one of the most successful bands of the mid-late 80s.
@freaklatino13
man i just found about this group and so far i love their music so much
@vendettadiablo5127
Love them sad to know some of their members passed away but this band is eternal.
@TheIslandhunk
The Age of Consent is an absolute classic.
@jackb9379
The emotion conveyed in this track is simply astonishing.
@bruce5799
one of my favourite albums
@martincerri2706
The best!!!
@ryanswenson
Aaaamazing 😢