Frank Watkinson
1
They’re protesting in the streets and they’re writing on the walls
Banners held up high saying, “It’s peace we’re fighting for”
And I just stand aside, I can’t do this anymore
It’s no longer my fight, no longer my war
2
They’re screaming out slogans all about the working man
And how all the politicians they, they just don’t understand
And I just stand and watch them, as they march into the night
It’s no longer my battle, it’s no longer my fight
‘Cause I’ve seen it all before and I’ve waved my banner high
I was a warrior for equality, but was it all just pie in the sky?
They nеver listened thеn, so what makes you think somehow
That they will take the time out and start to listen now?
3
There are those that seek a better life and they just take what they need
And there are those that just want everything, hearts are full of greed
But sadly, those that want a change for all and better things
They’re not the ones in power, the ones that pull the strings
4
Well I’ve seen them march on sunny days
I’ve seen them marching in the rain
And in about a week or two, they’ll be marching there again
They say they have power in numbers, I’ll admit, I thought the same
But all my years have shown me that nothing’s really changed
‘Cause I’ve seen it all before and I’ve waved my banner high
I was a warrior for equality, but was it all just pie in the sky?
And they never listened then, so what makes you think somehow
That they will take the time out, start to listen now?
5
My radical days are over, my body’s aching and sore
I have nothing left to give, I can’t do this anymore
But don’t let me stand in between what you are fighting for
But it’s no longer my battle, it’s no longer my war
It’s no longer my battle, it’s no longer my war