Janis Ian — Ready for the War

[Verse 1] Tonight we will talk about beauty Tonight we will speak about truth Tonight we will speak of duty And the promises of youth Tonight I will be all I have promised Tonight you will breathe through my skin This night every lie will be honest And our future will begin [Chorus] I'm ready for the war Ready for the heat Choose your battleground, now Why don't we do it in the street? There will be no peace tonight No angels at the door You are ready for a fight And I am ready for the war [Verse 2] Tonight we will sit down in splendor Tonight еven beggars will feast Tonight еvery bite will be tender As moonlight through the trees Tonight I will swallow your courage Tonight you will feast on my heart This night every soul will be savaged And we'll tear this world apart [Chorus] I'm ready for the war I'm ready for the heat Choose your battleground, now Why don't we just do it in the street? There will be no peace No angels at the door You are ready for the beast And we are ready for the war [Bridge] Tonight we will love without mercy Tonight we will glory in greed Tonight I will beg you to hurt me Or finally set me free [Chorus] I'm ready for the war Ready for the heat Choose your battleground, now Why don't we do it in the street? There will be no peace No angels at your door You are ready for me And we are ready for the war [Outro] I'm ready for the war I'm ready for the war