Original video of Edwin Starr singing his famous song: "War" [Original Music video from 1969] Originally written under the Motown label, and first performed by The Temptations, "War" was later re-released as a single with Edwin Starr as vocals. This version is considered a more emotional version and has become the most popular protest song ever.Lyrics:War, huh yeahWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, oh hoh, ohWar huh yeahWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, say it again y'allWar, huh good GodWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, listen to meOh, war, I despise'Cause it means destruction of innocent livesWar means tears to thousands of mothers eyesWhen their sons go off to fight and lose their livesI saidWar, huh good God y'allWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, just say it againWar whoa LordWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, listen to meWar, it ain't nothin' but a heartbreakerWar, friend only to the undertakerOh war, is an enemy to all mankindThe thought of war blows my mindWar has caused unrest within the younger generationInduction, then destruction who wants to dieWar, good God, y'allWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, say it, say it, say itWar, uh huh, yeah, huhWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, listen to meWar, it ain't nothin' but a heartbreakerWar, it's got one friend that's the undertakerOh, war has shattered many young man's dreamsMade him disabled bitter and meanLife is much to short and precious to spend fighting wars these daysWar can't give life it can only take it away, oohWar, huh, good God y'allWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, say it againWar, whoa, LordWhat is it good for?Absolutely nothing, listen to meWar, it ain't nothin' but a heartbreakerWar, friend only to the undertakerPeace love and understanding tell meIs there no place for them todayThey say we must fight to keep our freedomBut Lord knows there's got to be a better wayWar, huh, good God y'allWhat is it good for?You tell 'em, say it, say it, say it, say itWar, good Lord, huhWhat is it good for?Stand up and shout it, nothingWar, it ain't nothin' but a heartbreaker