Just as the Covid-19 freeze was thawing and life felt somewhat normal, the world got back to its primary tasks of war and misery.
Russian troops invaded eastern Ukraine in February 2022 and Hamas fighters, out of Gaza, initiated a surprise attack on Israeli citizens and military outposts in October of 2023.
Now the rest of the planet awaits in angst as the threat of a wider regional conflict, including nuclear bomb retaliation, increases with every dead innocent child or hostage.
So the end of 2023 turned out to be real shitty and 2024 is not changing course.
Song Background:
With all the turmoil on the Twitter feeds, it was impossible not to be inundated with the gory details of the war machinery. The never-ending atrocities of cross-battle casualties, displaced victims and interrupted lives set the mood.
In regard to religious and political reasoning, it always seems that wrath is on afterburner mode, while peace never picks up the pace.
What is wrong with humanity?
Shout Outs:
Working for peace is a tough gig. Warmongers prefer the streets to be quiet, not full of protesters highlighting your sinister overseas deeds.
There are two organizations, with very different approaches, to highlight for outstanding work to thwart needless military intervention.
First, CODEPINK may have feminist grassroots, but they are very active on the political frontlines of calling for the end of imperial warfare.
Second, Antiwar.com leads the way to inform the public on the pursuits of the war machine. Based on an Libertarian ethos, they promote non-interventionism as paramount to freedom abroad and at home.
Chords:
Verse: Em - D - Am Chorus: C7 (9) - D Bridge: Em -D - Am
Lyrics:
I'm so sick of war and poverty There's no end to the cruelty Do you fight to save your soul? By using hate to gain control The Prince of No Peace Died on the cross For a world that still kills Humankind at any cost I'm so sad for war refugees Shattered lives, total misery Children learn what they see Killing is life, what else can it be The Prince of No Peace Died on the cross For a world that still kills Humankind at any cost War is a racket For the rich to rule Protecting the profits For the favored few I'm so tired of power games Invading lands to fan the flames Leaders cower to the neocons Using troops as global pawns The Prince of No Peace Died on the cross For a world that still kills Humankind at any cost I'm so sick of war and poverty
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Original Song #19 - The Prince of No Peace