"WAR"
"IMAGINE"
Welcome To THE COUCH...Sit on Down and Get Comfy..
Now, as some of you know, I have this sound-track that is constantly playing in my head. As I go through my daily routine, different external stimuli trigger songs to play inside my head to match the stimuli.
OK, OK...It is part of my SPARK OF INSANITY I cherish, and I will NOT seek help to make it go away!
Back on subject...so, as I read of Mimi's idea, two songs immediately began playing.
Instead of THE COUCH pontificating today, I am going to let the lyrics of those two songs be our way of joining in on this WORLD OF BLOGGERS celebration.
Consider the insightful words of Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong and John Lennon.....
and consider what could be...
Dona Nobis Pacem
The literal translation of Dona Nobis Pacem from Latin to English is
The literal translation of Dona Nobis Pacem from Latin to English is
Grant Us Peace.
WARWar! huh-yeah
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
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?
Ohhh? War! I despise
Because it means destruction?
Of innocent lives
War means tears
to thousands of mothers eyes
When their sons go to fight
and lose their lives
I said - War! Huh Good God y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War! Whoa, Lord ...
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me?
War! It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War! Friend only to the undertaker
War! It's an enemy to all mankind
The thought of war blows my mind
War has caused unrest in the younger generation
Induction then destruction-
Who wants to die?
Ohhh? War Good God y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it, Say it, Say it
War! Uh-huh Yeah - Huh!
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me?
War! It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War! It's got one friend, that's the undertaker
War has shattered many a young mans dreams
Made him disabled bitter and mean
Life is much to precious to spend fighting wars these days
War can't give life, it can only take it away
War! Huh Good God y'all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War! Whoa, Lord ...
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me?
War! It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War! Friend only to the undertaker
Peace Love and Understanding;
tell me, is there no place for them today?
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord knows there's got to be a better way
War! Huh Good God y'all
What is it good for?
You tell me
Say it, Say it, Say it
War! Huh Good God y'all
What is it good for?
Stand up and shout it.
Nothing!
IMAGINEImagine there's no Heaven
It's easy if you try
No hell below us
Above us only sky
Imagine all the people
Living for today
Imagine there's no countries
It isn't hard to do
Nothing to kill or die for
And no religion too
Imagine all the people
Living life in peace
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will be as one
Imagine no possessions
I wonder if you can
No need for greed or hunger
A brotherhood of man
Imagine all the people
Sharing all the world
You may say that I'm a dreamer
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll join us
And the world will live as one
So, in essence, I guess - to use another John Lennon lyric - All We Are Saying, Is give Peace A Chance....
St. J - P.B.U.A.Q.B.
Thanks for sitting on THE COUCH, hope you enjoyed your stay.
SONG TITLE INDEX:
WAR: Composers: Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong
IMAGINE: Composer: John Lennon
