Story Behind The Song

written right before Iraq conflict 2003

Song Description

love song mixed with parallels of love to war

Lyrics

World War III

Go ahead and say it baby
Tell me what's on your mind
It wouldn't be the first time
I've been struck down by friendly fire

One time I was walking in the desert alone
I was tracked down and struck by a predator drone
Casualties were high . . but somehow I survived

Is the road to hell still paved with good intentions
Does God still play tricks on fools ?
What does it matter to me . . when we are headed for World War III

Sometimes losing is better than winning
It shows you what you've got
It's like winning the war without firing a shot

There are too many landmines in this battlefield
It's just you and me I guess
Now would be a good time to bring out the heavy artillery
It's just you and me . and World War III

I'm giving you fair warning of my bad intention
So you can run away if you want
And you are wise to be afraid

By now I've lost and won so many battles of love it's
The war I've never won
But I can't complain
And it makes no difference to me
Now that we're headed
For World War III

Is the road to hell still paved with good intentions?
Does God still play tricks on fools ?
What does it matter to me
When it's World War III

I'm giving you fair warning of my bad intention
So you can run away or not
And you are wise to be afraid
Now that we're headed for WWIII . . .

copyright, Joan Marie Gray, 2003