Not a Real War

We only kill people
Who can't threaten us
Like students and miners
And the helpless and just

We only sight in on
The villains of the day
Whoever the mob can be
Roiled to disdain

We only kill people
Who can't threaten us
Like students and babies
And the helpless and just

With rockets from the sky
We blow up some boats
And support genocide
Until we need some votes

(chorus)

We glory and revel
In bloodshed and dirt
Our club's name is "rebel"
Get out or you'll hurt

(chorus, instrumental, chorus)

We demonize a parade
Of well-wishers chanting
And call them with hate
From our birthday bunting

(chorus)

10/16/25

© Huw Powell
printed 7 November 2025

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Not a Real War