What Are You Fighting For Phil Ochs

[Verse 1]
Oh you tell me that there's danger to this land you call your own
And you watch them build the war machines right beside your home
And you tell me that you're ready to go marching to the war
Oh I know you're set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?

[Verse 2]
Before you pack your rifle, go sail across the sea
Just think upon the southern part of land that you call free
Oh, there's many kinds of slavery and we've found many more
Yes I know you're set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?

[Verse 3]
And before you walk out on your job in answer to the call
Just think about the millions who have no job at all
And the men who wait for handouts with their eyes upon the floor
Oh I know you're set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?

[Verse 4]
And read your morning papers, read every single line
And tell me if you can believe that simple world you find
Read every slanted word 'til your eyes are getting sore
Yes I know you're set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?

[Verse 5]
Listen to your leaders, the ones that won the race
As they stand right there before you and lie into your face
If you ever try to buy them, you know what they stand for
I know you're set for fighting, but what are you fighting for?