In the shadow of the nightfall
Bullets sing their endless call
Hearts are broken dreams forsaken
Lives are taken homes are shaken
Brothers pitted one against another
A mother's tears drown in a shudder
Battles rage on lands of sorrow
Hope seems lost for a bright tomorrow
For the sake of love let's rise above
Let's choose peace not fight or shove
Lay down arms and heal the scars
Reach across these prison bars
Empty streets the silent weeping
Children's laughter lost in sleeping
Scars of war etched deep in soil
Endless struggle endless toil
Can we see through the smoke and fire
Join our hands lift hearts higher
Dreams of peace they still can flower
Even in the darkest hour
For the sake of love let's rise above
Let's choose peace not fight or shove
Lay down arms and heal the scars
Reach across these prison bars