War Song
Hazell Dean · Other Songs - Hazell Dean
I know you say you're coming back someday,
You want to help the people,
I really don't want to see you go,
Renny and Momma say you're so brave,
But me and Dus don't really feel the same,
Doesn't anybody care what we say,
I know America's not safe,
(Chorus)
But I don't want to see my daddy go to war
I don't want to see my daddy go to war
I don't want to see my daddy go to war, go to war
I don't want to see my daddy go to war
I've heard about the war on TV, (Uh oh)
Don't really know what those big words mean, (Ooh no no)
I know a lot of people seem to think,
That you're doing the right thing, (Oh oh)
Me and Dus don't care what they think,
We understand you want to change something, (Oh oh)
It is the ferret of the war that I can't see, (No no no)
But they can take my daddy from me,
(Chorus)
Ohhh, Ohhhh,
Ohhh, Ohhhh,
Oh, there must be another way, (another way)
Somehow, someway you've got to stay, (please stay)
Cause on that great big wall I don't want to see your name, (oh no no no no)
If they ask me, then I'll say, (don't take him)
Ooh,
Chorus x 2
War Song - Hazell Dean
Hazell Dean's 'War Song' stands as a defining track from her early career, capturing the raw energy and social consciousness characteristic of her work in the late 1970s. Recorded during a pivotal era for British new wave and punk-influenced pop, the song reflects Dean's ability to blend catchy melodies with urgent lyrical themes addressing conflict and societal tension. As a key part of her discography, the recording showcases her distinctive vocal style and the production aesthetics of the time, cementing her reputation as a significant figure in English music history. The track remains a notable example of her contribution to the genre, resonating with listeners who appreciate its blend of political awareness and melodic appeal.