"After the War" is an opening track from Gary's hard rock album under same title, released in 1989.
So many came before you
The prisoners of fate
A history of bloodshed
A legacy of hate.
But where will you be standing when the battles have been won?
Inside your lonely fortress the battles just begun.
After the war
Who will you be fighting for? After the war is over.
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
After the war.
A letter from the draft board put paid to all your dreams
You're just another number in military schemes.
They marched you in a uniform
You wore against your will
With lies of hope and glory they taught you how to kill.
After the war
Who will you be fighting for? After the war is over....
You thought you'be a hero after all that survived
If hell was meant for heroes then surely you've arrived.
After the war
After the war.
After the war
Who will you be fighting for?
After the war
Who will you be fighting for?
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
After the war.
After the War lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
So many came before you
The prisoners of fate
A history of bloodshed
A legacy of hate.
But where will you be standing when the battles have been won?
Inside your lonely fortress the battles just begun.
After the war
Who will you be fighting for? After the war is over.
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
After the war.
A letter from the draft board put paid to all your dreams
You're just another number in military schemes.
They marched you in a uniform
You wore against your will
With lies of hope and glory they taught you how to kill.
After the war
Who will you be fighting for? After the war is over....
You thought you'be a hero after all that survived
If hell was meant for heroes then surely you've arrived.
After the war
After the war.
After the war
Who will you be fighting for?
After the war
Who will you be fighting for?
After the fire is burning to its dying embers
After the war.
After the War lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
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Artist info
Northern Irish virtuoso of rock and blues guitar was frist leading guitarist of Thin Lizzy band. Later he continued succesfull solo career, releasing number of popular songs and instrumental compositions such as hits "Parisienne Walkways", "Still Got the Blues", "The Loner" and many more.Moore was not that popular in US as in Europe, however he was recognised as an influence for many notable guitarists including Paul Gilbert, Orianthi, Joe Bonamassa, Doug Aldrich, Zakk Wylde, Kirk Hammett and many more.