War Is Hell
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns · This Is My Beat! [RCA Victor] [1968]
Our baby surely got his mama's temper
The morning silence breaks, he must be fed
He's happy now 'cause I don't hear one whimper
As you slide back beside me in our bed.
My arms reach to cage your body tightly
My lips survey you warm and velvet skin
Ten thousand miles to you I retreat nigthly
While my mind's playing tricks on me again.
My mind's been caught day dreaming A.W.O.L.
The enemy is screaming another body fell, war is hell!
--- Instrumental ---
I must remember I've been trained for killing
And that's the only way I can survive
If my luck holds out and my God is willing
Tomorrow morning I'll still be alive.
My mind's been caught day dreaming A.W.O.L.
The enemy is screaming another body fell, war is hell!
War is hell, war is hell, war is hell...
About War Is Hell
Jim Ed Brown and the Browns deliver a gritty, gospel-infused rock and roll track on their 1968 RCA Victor album *This Is My Beat!*. "War Is Hell" channels the raw energy of the era's soul and R&B scene, blending traditional church rhythms with driving electric guitars to create a powerful anthem. The song reflects Jim Ed Brown's signature style, characterized by his commanding vocal delivery and the group's ability to fuse religious fervor with secular rock. Recorded during the height of the 1960s soul movement, the track stands as a testament to the genre's evolution, capturing the tension and passion often found in wartime narratives through a distinctly American musical lens. Its enduring appeal lies in its authentic sound and the seamless integration of gospel roots into rock instrumentation.