War Song
Cunnie Williams Lyrics
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Please won't someone hear my cry
Wipe this tear drops from my eyes
Tell me if life worth a prayer
Will I knee, will you be there
Don't wanna another war song (x4)
Mother's tears are tears of pain
Broken future and the blood stains
Material gain can destroy your mind
Think of all the beauty that you left behind
Don't wanna another war song
Like the mountains and the seas
Don't wanna another war song
Like the flowers and the trees
Don't wanna another war song
No more joy for girls and boys
Don't wanna another war song
No more playing with the toys
Don't wanna another war song
Can you understand what's going on
Don't wanna another war song
Can you tell me what's too wrong
Don't wanna another war song
Can you see that it's wrong
Don't wanna another war song
Tell me will this pain go on
Don't wanna another war song
I don't wanna hear another song
Don't wanna another war song
It's been goin' on too long
The lyrics to Cunnie Williams's song War Song plead for an end to war and violence. The singer begins by asking someone to listen to his cry and wipe away his tears, questioning whether life is worth living in a world where war is a constant threat. He begs for someone to be there for him, to give him hope and support. The song then goes on to highlight the pain and suffering that war inflicts on families and communities. Mothers weeping tears of pain, a broken future, and the stains of blood are all painted as tragic consequences of violence.
The chorus repeats the phrase, "Don't wanna another war song," emphasizing the need to end the cycle of violence and the constant reminders of its horrors. The singer draws upon the beauty of the natural world to illustrate his point, stating he doesn't want war songs that are anything like the mountains, seas, flowers or trees. He pleads for joy for girls and boys and for no more playing with the toys of war. The lyrics urge listeners to understand what's going on, to see that it's wrong, and to question whether the pain will ever end. In the end, the song expresses the sentiment that enough is enough - the world has had to endure the tragedy of war for far too long.
Line by Line Meaning
Please won't someone hear my cry
I am begging for someone to listen to my plea
Wipe this tear drops from my eyes
I am crying and need someone to comfort me
Tell me if life worth a prayer
I am questioning if life is even worth living
Will I knee, will you be there
I am asking if you will be there to support me when I am down
Don't wanna another war song (x4)
I am tired of hearing about wars and the suffering that they bring
Mother's tears are tears of pain
A mother's tears are a sign of her deep agony and hurt
Broken future and the blood stains
The future is bleak and uncertain because of the violence and bloodshed
Material gain can destroy your mind
The pursuit of material things can have a detrimental effect on your thoughts and behavior
Think of all the beauty that you left behind
Remember all the good things in life that are worth fighting for
Like the mountains and the seas
I want peace and beauty, not war and destruction
Like the flowers and the trees
I want to see the natural world flourish, not be destroyed by human conflict
No more joy for girls and boys
Children are losing their innocence and happiness because of war
No more playing with the toys
Children are not able to enjoy their childhood because of war
Can you understand what's going on
I am questioning if anyone truly understands the pain and devastation of war
Can you tell me what's too wrong
I am asking if anyone can explain what is causing all this suffering
Can you see that it's wrong
I am pleading with people to recognize that war is morally and ethically wrong
Tell me will this pain go on
I am asking if there will ever be an end to the suffering caused by war
I don't wanna hear another song
I am so sick and tired of hearing about war
It's been goin' on too long
War has been happening for too long, and it needs to stop
Contributed by Henry F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Colleen Keithley
❤️ This is absolutely Beautiful, This man was so blessed with an amazing voice. Is he still making music? ❤️
paul fabrice menye
Tout simplement merci pour ce chef d'oeuvre
GERARD PRONIER
très très belle chanson, vraiment !
Mika 55
Magnifique !
Kenneth Roberts
I don`t want another war song or any war at all
God bless you all!
fée Isabelle
la dernière belle soirée passait avec B. quand les souvenirs reste que douceur et sourire j aime ça :-)
bakourou ba
thank you
Serge Beverelli
22nd November 2011... in Coulommiers, near Paris
Christelle M
Merci pour cette magnifique chanson et sa musique 🙏🏾👌🏾
Lodovighi Massimiliano
Cet album n'est sorti quand France ou quoi!