Eve of Destruction

The Eastern world it is exploding.
Violence flaring, bullets loading.
You're old enough to kill but not for voting.
You don't believe in war but what's that gun you're toting?
And even the Jordon River has bodies floating.
But ya tell me over and over and over again, my friend
how you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Dont you understand what im trying to say
and can't you feel the fears that i'm feeling today?
If the button is pushed
there's no running away.
There'll be no one to save
with the world in a grave.
Take a look around you, boy.
It's bound to scare you, boy.
And ya tell me over and over and over again, my friend
how you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Think of all the hate there is in red china
then take a look around to Selma Alabama.
You may leave here for four days in space
but when you return its the same old place.
The pounding of the drums, the pride and disgrace.
You can bury your dead but dont leave a trace.
Hate your next door neighbor but dont forget to say grace.
And tell me over and over and over and over again, my friend
you dont believe were on the eve of destruction.
Ah no no
you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.