sobering song notes  to ponder...song cuts deep ..like how you present it  whispered almost machine like until your final  words...nice writing

i thought of Ultrakill while listening to this. really recommend you check it out

Hi Len, We are now on the brink once again! One day we'll bomb an equal adversary and that'll be it brother! Great song! The war pigs in their war machines! Wait until A.I. takes over! Peace bro!✌🏼😎🙏

"Out of its nearly 250-year history, the U.S. has spent a vast majority of time at war or involved in significant military conflicts, with some analyses suggesting the U.S. has been in a state of conflict for over 90% of its existence, totaling around 225-230 years, factoring in major wars, American-Indian conflicts, and post-9/11 engagements. While only a few wars were formally declared (Revolutionary, 1812, Mexican-American, WWI, WWII), the continuous military presence and numerous interventions mean it's rarely been truly at peace.
Key Figures & Context
High Percentage: Some sources cite figures like 227 of 244 years (93%) or 228 of the last 245 years (since 1776) as being in conflict.
Broad Definition of "War": These high numbers often include:
Declared Wars: Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican-American War, Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II.

Ongoing Conflicts: The long American-Indian Wars (1783-1924) are sometimes counted as one continuous struggle, adding decades.
Post-9/11 Era: The "War on Terror," including operations in Afghanistan and Iraq, has kept the U.S. engaged in continuous, if sometimes low-intensity, warfare. 
Why So Many Years?

Interventions & Minor Conflicts: Beyond major wars, the U.S. has engaged in numerous interventions and smaller-scale conflicts, from the Barbary Wars to Panama.

Continuous Engagement: After 9/11, the U.S. entered a period where generations of Americans have never known a time without active U.S. military involvement somewhere in the world. 

In essence, while formal declarations are few, the U.S. has been almost constantly involved in military action, making the periods of true peace very brief".

Lyrics:
And the war machine marches on
Forever wars, forever wars
An entire history of conflict
And the war machine marches on 

And the war machine marches on
The thirst for power is never ending 
Drones are buzzing bombs are dropping 
And the war machine marches on

And the war machine marches on
Humans are the collateral 
For just getting in the way 
As the war machine marches on

And the war machine marches on
The government says it's for our protection 
Just a master of disguise 
And the war machine marches on

And the war machine marches on
Power, resources and domination 
Control and influence the goal
And the war machine marches on

And the war machine marches on
It never ends, it never ends
Desperation everywhere 
And the war machine marches on 
And the war machine marches on 
And the war machine marches on 

This is the end
This is the end 
This is the end

Music and Lyrics by Len Bennati FM Folk 2026
Mastered Track: Distrokid Mixea
Image: Damien Knight

War Machine

“What makes a song is the singer, while what makes a singer is their dedication to music and their inner feelings.”   Dimash Qudaibergen

I have enjoyed music for as long as I can remember and cannot remember a day of not either singing or listening to music. I am self-taught when it comes to playing guitar but what I most enjoy is singing which I have been doing since around age 18. Now retired singing and playing the guitar is now just a hobby and something I do to help pass the time. Have always  loved the sound of a Martin guitar. Currently been playing a Road Series DR S2 for about 6 years. Thanks for listening. I also enjoy discovering the sounds of other talented musicians and singers here on SoundCloud.

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