Don't want to fight anymore

Howard Jones · Platinum Collection [2008]

Don't want to fight anymore oh no

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.