When war is thrust upon a nation poor, br When peace-loving a country has to fight, br When brother is pitted against brother, br Where is the question of what’s wrong or right? br br How long can you see innocent blood-shed? br How long can terrorists hold us ransom? br How long can one maintain a cooler head? br If life’s unsafe, what’s the use of freedom? br br When war is inevitable- proceed; br When security is at stake- fight on; br When dignity is lost- we fight indeed; br When threatened, the battle-dress we don. br br No nation rests when trumpets call to fight; br No nation sleeps when war-clouds grow by night.