This is the chorus from the 78bpm presentation. The lyrics sweep across a number of views.
The chorus pledges remembrance and gratitude; the first verse speaks of youthful naivety, of war being an exciting Boys' Own adventure with your mates; the second verse sketches the harsh and brutal reality of the battlefield; and the bridge (War Mix only) begins reflectively, then is irked, if not angry, as it asks was all this loss of life necessary, was there not another way?
Seeking to return the music business to the musicians - those who can read and write music, who can sing and play instruments.
Bypassing the labels, making it all about live performance, connecting directly the writers and the performers.