Eve Of Destruction

The eastern world, it is exploding. Violence flaring, bullets loading. You're old enough to kill, but not for voting. You don't believe in war, but what's that gun you're toting? And even the Jordan River has bodies floating! And you tell me over and over and over again my friend, that you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.

Don't you understand what I'm trying to say? Can't you feel the fear I'm feeling today? If the button is pushed there'll be no running away. There'll be no-one to save with the world in a grave. Take a look around you boy, it's bound to scare you boy. And you tell me over and over and over again my friend, that you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.

Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulating. I'm sitting here just contemplating. I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation. A handful of Senators don't pass legislation. And marches alone can't bring integration, when human respect is disintegrating. This whole crazy world is just too frustrating. And you tell me over and over and over again my friend, that you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.

Think of all the hate there is in red China. Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama. You may leave here for four days in space, but when you return it's the same old place. The pounding of the drums! The pride and disgrace. You can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace. Hate your next door neighbour, but don't forget to say Grace. And tell me over and over and over and over again my friend, that you don't believe, we're on the eve of destruction. No, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.