Memorial Day - Eric Burdon

We’ve all been dehumanized

A generation of the same old lies

Security is the alibi

We lose a day in the cycle of life

Evolution of your fellow man

Going around circles in the desert sand

We lose the loved ones protecting us

It’s just another day

On this memorial day

The hippies and the poets and the Spartans say

Forget the reasons why we war

This is the season we’ve been waiting for

Memorial day

It’s a rich man’s war but the poor will pay

Since the logic never comes to mind

Innocence is lost and guilt will fade in time

You turn around to face your death

You wish your mother could be there

To share your last breath

Another good one has gone down

And we mourn the lost

Turn on your TV, watch a movie and lay back

Pollute your mind you’re next in line

Insanity is just a matter of time

On memorial day

Be strong, let peace be the way

Break the cycle of hate and lies

Let the truth be realized

Memorial day… memorial day!