The War Is Over
Phil Ochs
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Silent Soldiers on a silver screen A F#m E A F#m Framed in fantasies and dragged in dream Bm E7 A Unpaid actors of the mystery Bm E F#m E The mad director knows that freedom will not make you free F#m E And what's this got to do with me G D I declare the war is over A E E A E C#m It's over, it's over Drums are drizzling on a grain of sand Fading rhythms of a fading land Prove your courage in the proud parade Trust your leaders where mistakes are almost never made And they're afraid that I'm afraid I'm afraid the war is over It's over, it's over Angry artists painting angry signs Use their vision just to blind the blind Poisoned players of a grizzly game One is guilty and the other gets the point to blame Pardon me if I refrain I declare the war is over It's over, it's over So do your duty, boys, and join with pride Serve your country in her suicide Find the flags so you can wave goodbye But just before the end even treason might be worth a try This country is too young to die I declare the war is over It's over, it's over One-legged veterans will greet the dawn And they're whistling marches as they mow the lawn And the gargoyles only sit and grieve The gypsy fortune teller told me that we'd been deceived You only are what you believe I believe the war is over It's over, it's over
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Written by: PHIL OCHS
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"The War Is Over" is a song that falls under the genre of folk and protest music.
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Album DetailsThe song was originally released in Phil Ochs' fourth album, "Tape from California," in 1968.
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Literacy StyleLike most of Ochs' work, "The War Is Over" blends poetic lyrics with a passionate political message, this time focusing on the Vietnam War.
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Protest SongThis song is considered a major anti-war anthem of the 1960s, expressing Ochs' strong opposition to the Vietnam War.
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Inspirational BasisPhil Ochs wrote "The War Is Over" during a time of great social upheaval in the United States, using the song as a tool to express his political views and rally support for the anti-war movement.
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Songwriter's RecognitionDespite not achieving major commercial success, Phil Ochs is highly respected among folk music aficionados and social activists for his heartfelt lyrics and unwavering commitment to political issues.
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Musical StyleKnown for his distinctive protest songwriting, Ochs infused folk and country elements into "The War Is Over," creating a sound that captured the attention of a generation.
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MisinterpretationSome listeners initially misinterpreted the song's title and lyrics thinking it was a celebration of the war's end, however, it was actually a criticism of the war's continued existence.
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Influencing Society"The War Is Over" reflected the spirit of the anti-war movement in the late 1960s and early 1970s, significantly contributing to the cultural discourse of that time.
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Remembered LegacyDespite his tragic death in 1976, Phil Ochs' music, including "The War Is Over," continues to resonate with listeners, with covers and performances of his songs continuing by various artists.
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