Is That What You Fought the War For?

Yes, I know you did your bit back then

But what was it you won?

Take a good look around you now

Whose side were you on?And I wonder if you understand at all

And I wonder if you ever ask yourselfWhen everyone has an equal chance

To live the life they buy

When free health care can save your life

But queue until you dieThen I wonder if you understand at all

And I wonder if you ever ask yourselfIs that what you fought the war for?

Is that why you fought the war?

Is that what you fought the war for?

Is that why you fought the war?When still the muscles make the man

And men make women pay

When Britain's flag is a badge of hate

And just the fair can playWhen still the homeless, jobless cry

When money shouts and lies

And buys off just enough to vote

Pass by the other sideThen I wonder if you understand at all

And I wonder, do you never ask yourself?Is that what you fought the war for?

Is that why you fought the war?

Is that what you fought the war for?

Is that why you fought the war?At the going down of the sun

And in the light of day

All you need remember is

We won't be taken like your generation againIs that what you fought the war for?

Is that why you fought the war?

Is that what you fought the war for?

Is that why you fought the war?