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Holy War Lyrics by Détente

Recognize No Authority

1986

[Intro: Dawn Crosby]
Yeah!
[Verse 1: Dawn Crosby]
Suicidal bomber dying for a cause
And the life you're losing
It's well worth the price
You're on a mission for your god
And the innocents you take with you are examples for us all
[Chorus: Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser & Ross Robinson]
Holy (war), holy (war)
You keep killing, you don't know who it's for
Holy (war), holy (war)
You keep killing, you don't know what it's for
[Verse 2: Dawn Crosby]
I watch you, soldier, as you stab her and laugh
Her mother draws her near, she takes her last breath
Then you unfold your leader's picture, show him what you've done
Then you kiss his photo, praise this holy one
[Chorus: Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser & Ross Robinson]
Holy (war), holy (war)
You keep killing, you don't know who it's for
Holy (war), holy (war)
You keep killing, you don't know who it's for
[Post-Chorus: Dawn Crosby]
Ah!
[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 2: Dawn Crosby]
I watch you, soldier, as you stab her and laugh
Her mother draws her near, she takes her last breath
Then you unfold your leader's picture, show him what you've done
Then you kiss his photo, praise this holy one
[Chorus: Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser & Ross Robinson]
Holy (war), holy (war)
You keep killing, you don't know who it's for
Holy (war), holy (war)
You keep killing, you don't know who it's for
[Outro: Dawn Crosby, Steve Hochheiser & Ross Robinson]
Holy (war), holy (war)
You're dying, you don't know what it's for
Holy (war), holy (war)
You keep killing, you don't know who it's for
Credits
Détente

Détente

About “Holy War” by Détente

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"Holy War" is credited to Détente. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Holy War" appears on "Recognize No Authority" in 1986.

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