On The Verge Of War

How long, how long, how long?
 How long, how long, how long?
 And if youÂ'd asked me where IÂ'd be in twenty years
 IÂ'd fill your ears with a tale of cheers and happiness
 But now the vision so clear disappears
 Ooh, based on candid fears and cloudiness
 On the verge of war
 We find ourselves on the battle line
 So how long can we stand in the fire?
 How long can we hope to stay alive?
 How long, how long, how long?
 And whether pro or con the light is on
 In every mind across the way
 Seize the day and make a choice
 And if nothingÂ's solved, weÂ're still involved in this fight
 And we need a united voice
 On the verge of war
 We find ourselves on the battle line
 So how long can we stand in the fire?
 How long can we hope to stay alive?
 How long can we wait to find out what we have become?
 How long Â