So many came before you the prisoners of fate   A history of bloodshed a legacy of hate   But where will you be standing when the battles have been won?   Inside your lonely fortress the battle's just begun      After the war who will you be fighting for?   After the war is over   After the fire is burning to its dying embers   After the war      A letter from the draft board put paid to all your dreams   You're just another number in military schemes   They marched you in a uniform you wore against your will   With lies of hope and glory they taught you how to kill      After the war who will you be fighting for?   After the war is over   After the fire is burning to its dying embers   After the war      You thought you'd be a hero after all that you survived   If hell was meant for heroes then surely you've arrived   After the war, after the war      After the war who will you be fighting for?   After the war who will you be fighting for?   After the fire is burning to its dying embers   After the war