The War Song

It was released as the lead single from the band's third album, Waking Up with the House on Fire (1984), in September 1984.

The song became the group's seventh top-five hit on the UK Singles Chart.

Lead singer Boy George later stated on BBC3 that "most people are very ignorant politically and we're all told how glamorous war is.

[4] Cash Box said that "this strong anti-war statement is delivered with simple but effective words and a varied melody.

"[5] Billboard called it "an effervescent protest song, hard to disagree with.