Gate of War

[Verse 1]
I remember sleeping sound when we had nothing
Now I drive a new car but the peace isn't coming
We were happy with a simple meal on the fire
Before the sound of soldiers marching got higher
Back when our hands were tired from work, not a gun

[Chorus]
This nice house and this fast car don't mean a thing
When the violence and the weapons are the only songs they sing
Oh God, can you tell me when this gate of war will close?
Protect my people, you're the only one who knows

[Verse 2]
Every step I take is on a broken street
Every plan I make ends in defeat
Try to build a good life, try to make a way
But we're just walking on a knife edge every day

[Bridge]
We gotta drive these shadows out, we gotta stand up tall
Find the single, steady heart that unites us all
Stay awake, stay aware, don't you lose this fight

[Outro]
Close the gate of war, bring us back to the light.