Saturday, February 28, 2026

War, what is it good for?

You may recall these words written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong in the song "War."  I feel the need to repeat them this morning.  I can almost hear the voice of Edwin Starr (who recorded this back when I was a kid).  

     War, huh, yeah
     What is it good for?
     Absolutely nothing, uh-huh, uh-huh

     War, huh, yeah
     What is it good for?
     Absolutely nothing, say it again, y'all

     War, huh, good god
     What is it good for?
     Absolutely nothing, listen to me

     Oh war, I despise
     'Cause it means destruction of innocent lives
     War means tears to thousands of mothers' eyes
     When their sons go off to fight and lose their lives

     I said, war, huh, good god, y'all
     What is it good for?
     Absolutely nothing, say it again

                                                                          -Written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong

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