"The War" is a song by The New Power Generation, headed by Prince (his alias at that time being an unpronounceable symbol) from 1998.

The song was initially given away to customers who pre-ordered Prince's Crystal Ball album and experienced delivery troubles.

A promo CD single of The War was also available for purchase through 1-800-New-Funk and online.

Prince encourages the audience to chant throughout "The Evolution will be colorized", which makes reference to Gil Scott-Heron's poem/song "The Revolution Will Not Be Televised".

The lyrics are sermon-like, warning against harmful technology and the forecoming of the Apocalypse.