Anacostia Songtext
von Son Volt

When those in charge realize their mistake
Generations to come will live out that fate
They incite the underprivileged to fight another war
Pacify with car races and professional sports

Who′s winning the war?
Who's winning the war?

Ideologues focused on implementation plans
With little understanding of the ways of foreign lands
With words of justice and words of equality
CEO jobs waiting in the defense industry


Who′s winning the war?
Who's winning the war?

I remember Vietnam and images on TV
They talked of good guys and bad guys and killing VC
There were flag-draped coffins and the Taps melody
No longer allowed for the public to see

Who's winning the war?
Who′s winning the war?
Who′s winning the war?
Who's winning the war?

What for?