a single spark of resentment on dry tinder falls
our pride and our anger fan it into a flame
back and forth the volleys fly til there's no name left uncalled
and no one gains, there's no victory to claim
(chorus)
why can't we lay down our arms and end this war?
just call it even and stop keeping scores
why can't we go on like before?
there's an album of photographs underneath my bed
such a happy couple, how could they have known
no i'm frightened, world weary, from a 1000 wounds i've bled
late at night i'd give anything to have you home
(chorus)
(solo)
ooo, something isn't right, there's someone at my door
now men ask questions and sirens pierce the night
why can't i lay down in your arms and end this war?
just call it even and stop keeping score
why can't we go on like before?