Lyrics

[Verse 1] It started with an atom bomb Now there's enough to end the world Generals on both sides say We'll build more and more While the world's hungry starve Death is knocking at our door Missile destroyed civilization [Verse 2] U.S.  U.S.S.R.  War in the east West, south and north Nuclear bondage Life in chains What's the advantage When there's no real gains? [Chorus] Unity's just a word And violence the disease Situational founding Selfishness astounding Planes are out there pounding Situational founding Air raid sirens sounding Missiles destroyed civilization [Verse 3] General Motors And the four-star generals President Reagan King Rockefeller Will they determine The fate of the planet? The more choice we give up The less choice we get Stand up and speak Or lay down and die [Chorus] Computers confirming Politicians are squirming Our stomachs are churning Human flesh burning Missile destroyed civilization [Verse 4] We're only hairless monkeys Ripened off the trees Scrambling on our hands and knees Fight for what we think we need So continues violence Time after bloody time Can't we make a leap of faith For the love of humankind? [Bridge] Reasons why we're hated abroad East meets west on a world chessboard Common market, capitalist block Pointing at Russia with our imperialist cock Who'd believe Christ's words of peace Would leave so many dying and diseased? [Verse 5] Is it time to kiss you goodbye The late great planet Earth? Can no one come to the rescue? A wish from us asking why Hope for a little common sense That seems so uncommon I grab each precious moment I hold it in my hand I share my feelings with you I hope you understand Apart we're all defeated Together we may stand Planes are out there pounding Air raid sirens sounding [Outro] Missile destroyed civilization Missile destroyed civilization