Charted: 1988 Peaked at #31 Virgin -- 99304 From the album "Turn Back The Clock" Written by Clark Datchler B-Side "The Cage" 45 RPM -- 3:27
Oh, send me off to war With a gun in my hand But, I won't pull the trigger Our destiny is here 'Neath the red, white and blue So lead me to the slaughter
Now don't be afraid Come and join the parade For the ultimate in sacrifice It's an old fashioned story Of hope and of glory A ticket for taking a life
Chorus: I, I don't want to be a hero I don't want to die for you I don't want to be a hero, no
Oh, send me off to war In a far away land I never knew existed Subject me to the truth To the horror and pain Until my mind is twisted
Chorus
And those who return Come back only to learn That they're hated by those who they love 'Cause, you're not satisfied 'Til the thousand will die And your anger is paint for blood
Chorus x 3