Terence Trent D'arby - Daddy Can I Have a War? lyrics

Daddy can I have a war? I had no army before Let me finish off what you never did And sell it off for the highest bid Maybe maybe maybe The time has come To spare the mother's babies Who'll come back numb Daddy can I have a war? Our hardware must be paid for Military mamas dishing the lead The same hands that tuck 'em in bed Maybe maybe maybe The time is here To spare the father's children Who'll disappear Daddy can I have a war? Because I speak for the Lord We must remember to preach (Except turn the other cheek)