Eve Of Destruction Anit War Song

Eve Of Destruction - By Barry McGuire

The eastern world it is exploding. violence flaring, bullets loading.. you're old enough to kill but not for voting. You don't believe in war- but what's that gun you're toting? And even the Jordan river has bodies floating.

But ya tell me over & over & over again, my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.

Don't you understand what I'm trying to say? Can't you feel the fears I'm feeling today? If the button is pushed, theres no running away, there'll be no one to save with the world in a grave. Take a look around you boy, its bound to scare you boy.

And ya tell me over & over & over again, my friend, ah you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.

Yeah my bloods so mad, feels like coagulatin'. I'm sittin' here just contemplatin'. I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation. Hand full of senators don't pass legislation. And marches alone can't bring integration, when human respect is disintegratin'. This whole crazy world is just too frustratin'.

And ya tell me over & over & over again, my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.

Think of all the hate there is in Red China, then take a look around to Selma, Alabama. You may leave here for four days in space but when you return, its the same old place. The pounding of the drums, the pride & disgrace. You can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace. Hate your next door neighbor, but don't forget to say grace.

And ya tell me over & over & over again, my friend, ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.