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Artist/Band: John Lennon
Lyrics for Song: I Don't Want To Be A Soldier Mama, I Don't Want To
Lyrics for Album: John Lennon Anthology [1998]



Well, i don't wanna be a soldier mama, i don't wanna die

Well, i don't wanna be a sailor mama, i don't wanna fly

Well, i don't wanna be a failure mama, i don't wanna cry

Well, i don't wanna be a soldier mama, i don't wanna die

Oh no oh no oh no oh no



Well, i don't wanna be a rich man mama, i don't wanna cry

Well, i don't wanna be a poor man mama, i don't wanna fly

Well, i don't wanna be a lawyer mama, i don't wanna lie

Well, i don't wanna be a soldier mama, i don't wanna die

Oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no oh no



Well, i don't wanna be a beggar mama, i don't wanna die

Well, i don't wanna be a thief now mama, i don't wanna fly

Well, i don't wanna be a churchman mama, i don't wanna cry

Well, i don't wanna be a soldier mama, i don't wanna die

Oh no oh no oh no oh no


I Don't Want To Be A Soldier Mama, I Don't Want To

John Lennon's poignant 1968 recording, "I Don't Want To Be A Soldier Mama, I Don't Want To," stands as a powerful anti-war statement rooted in his personal experience with the Beatles' 1966 tour in the United States. The track, often associated with his broader body of work on peace and social justice, reflects the era's growing consciousness regarding the Vietnam War. Released here on the John Lennon Anthology [1998], the song captures Lennon's characteristic melodic sensibility layered with urgent, socially conscious lyrics that resonated deeply with audiences of the time. As part of his discography from this period, the recording exemplifies his transition from pop star to a voice advocating for global understanding and the end of conflict.


Album Lyrics: John Lennon Anthology [1998]


John Lennon
"John Lennon Anthology [1998]"


1. I Don't Want To Be A Soldier Mama, I Don't Want To
2. Hold On (John)
3. Fortunately
4. Maggie Mae
5. Do The Oz
6. Long Lost John
7. Giraldo Rivera - One To One Concert
8. The David Frost Show
9. Mind Games (I Promise)
10. Mind Games (Make Love, Not War)
11. I'm The Greatest
12. Goodnight Vienna
13. Jerry Lewis Telethon
14. Whatever Gets You Through the Night (Live)
15. Yesterday (Parody)
16. Ain't She Sweet
17. Bring It On Home To Me, Send Me Some Lovin'
18. Phil And John #1
19. Phil And John #2
20. Phil And John #3
21. When In Doubt, Fuck It
22. Be My Baby
23. Stranger's Room
24. Sean's Little Help
25. My Life
26. Life Begins At 40
27. The Rishi Kesh Song
28. Sean's Loud
29. Mr. Hyde's Gone (Don't Be Afraid)
30. Dear John
31. The Great Wok
32. Mucho Mungo
33. Satire #1
34. Satire #2
35. Satire #3