Don't want to fight anymore
Howard Jones · Platinum Collection [2008]
Don't want to cry anymore no more
Don't want to fight anymore oh no
Don't want to cry anymore no more
One Nation
One Family
No Limitation
No Enemy
No I don't want to fight anymore
No I don't, I don't, no I don't
No I don't want to cry anymore
Don't want to cry
No I don't, I don't
No I don't, oh no
No weapons
No secrecy
All slogans
Blind loyalty
No I don't want to fight anymore
No I don't, I don't, no I don't, no I don't
No I don't want to cry anymore
No I don't, I don't, no I don't, no I don't
You know I don't, you know I don't
You know I don't, you know I don't want to cry
You know I don't, you know I don't
You know I don't, you know I don't
You know I don't, you know I don't
You know I don't, you know I don't want to fight
You know I don't, you know I don't
No righteous
No cruelty
No weapons
No self-defence
No quarrel
No arrogance
No hurt you
Rise above revenge
No I don't want to fight anymore
No I don't, no I don't don't don't
No I don't want to cry anymore
No I don't no I don't
Do I want to fight anymore oh no
Don't want to cry anymore no more
I don't no I don't
No I don't want to fight anymore
I don't no I don't
Don't want to fight anymore oh no
Don't want to cry anymore no more
No I don't want to fight anymore
No I don't no I don't
No I don't want to cry anymore
No I don't no I don't no I don't!
Don't Want to Fight Any More
Released on Howard Jones' 2008 Platinum Collection, 'Don't Want to Fight Any More' stands as a poignant reflection on the exhaustion of conflict and the desire for peace. The track captures the emotional weight of a relationship strained by arguments, utilizing the artist's signature blend of synth-pop melodies and introspective vocals. As part of his broader discography spanning from the mid-1980s to the 2000s, the song exemplifies Jones' ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes that resonate with themes of personal struggle and reconciliation. Its inclusion in a compilation highlights its enduring appeal within the electronic and new wave genres, serving as a timeless reminder of the human need for harmony.