Oh, angel of war, what am I fighting for?
If death comes tomorrow, inform me before 
Inform me before

Oh, young soldier boy, I'll tell you what I know
If peace is your wish, to battle you must go 
To battle you must go

Oh, angel of war, please, make it clear to me
Which is my side and who is my enemy? 
Who is my enemy?

Oh, angel of war, within myself I see
Battle has started, what will become of me? 
What will become of me?

Oh, young soldier boy, you're wiser than you seem
Look into your heart and keep your motives clean 
And keep your motives clean

Oh, angel of war, what weapons do I need?
Lest I may perish, that I may succeed 
That I may succeed

Oh, young soldier boy, if you protect the poor
Let truth be your armour and justice be your sword 
And justice be your sword

Oh, young soldier boy, the war that you wage
If it's for your ego, it will die in rage 
It will die in rage

Oh, angel of war, how can I tell for sure
Pride's not the reason that I'm fighting for 
That I'm fighting for

Oh, angel of war, when I look at me
I'm fearful to confess, the enemy I see 
The enemy I see

Oh, young soldier boy, now you can go to war
I'll see you tomorrow and a boy you'll be no more 
A boy you'll be no more