The whole of our history is a tale of hypocrisy

One law for aristocracy, allegiance for the rest.

It's of one war or another, pitting brother against brother

The clergy run for cover and pray we'll come out best.

We've learned how to handle the wars but what if they cease

We must learn how to handle the peace.

We'll make any sacrifice, willing to pay any price

To safeguard our way of life, share the victor's feast.

Fortunes can be made in war, re-building is a major chore

Full employment for the poor for a few short years at least.

We've learned how to handle the wars but what if they cease

We must learn how to handle the peace.

Fatherless children wait, widows merely contemplate

The cruel consequence of fate in the hidden killer's hand.

Mothers try hard not to cry, brothers only wonder why

This doubtful honour passed them by but no-one understands.

We've learned how to handle the wars but what if they cease

We must learn how to handle the peace.