Yeah (What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing, uh, uh (What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing Say it again, now (War, huh) goddamn y'all (What is it good for?) Absolutely nothing Listen to me, oh War I despise 'Cause it means destruction of innocent lives War means tears to thousands of mothers' eyes When their sons go out to fight and lose their lives I said Goddamn y'all (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing, say it again now (War, huh) wo-oh oh oh (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing Listen to me It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker (War) friend only to the undertaker, oh War is the enemy of all mankind The thought of war blows my mind War has caused unrest, between the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die? Oh Goddamn y'all (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing, say it again now (War, huh) wo-oh oh lord (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing Listen to me It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker (War) friend only to the undertaker, oh War has shattered many a young men's dreams Made them disabled, bitter and mean Life is too short and precious to be spent fighting wars these days War can't give life, it can only take it away Goddamn y'all (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing, say it again (War, huh) woh (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing Listen to me It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker (War) friend only to the undertaker Peace, love and understanding Tell me, is there no place for them today? They say we must fight to keep our freedom But lord knows there's gotta be a better way, oh Goddamn y'all (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing, say it, say it, say it (War, huh) (What is it good for?) absolutely nothing Stand up and shout it (war) (What is it good for?) (Nothing)