we need a war
we need a war to show 'em
we need a war to show 'em that we can
we need a war to show 'em that we can do it whenever we say we need a war

if they mess with us
if we think they might

mess with us
if we say they might

mess with us
if we think we need a war

we need a war
(if we think we need a war)

a war to make us feel safe
a war to make 'em feel sorry

whoever they are

can we do it?
sure we can

we need a war