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Neil Young — War of Man
Album: Harvest Moon
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Released: 1992
Length: 5:38
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The little creatures
run in from the cold
Back to the nest
just like the days of old
There in the safety
of a mother's arms
The warmth of ages,
far away from harm again.

Ears ringin'
from the battle fire
The tired warrior
aims a little higher
The black falcon
or the little sparrow
The healing light
or the flash of the barrel.

No one wins
It's a war of man,
No one wins
It's a war of man.

Silver mane flyin' in the wind
Down through the planets
on the run again
No one knows where
they're runnin' to
But every kind is comin'
two by two.

Out on the delta
where the hoofbeats pound
The daddy's runnin'
on the frozen ground
Can't smell the poison
as it follows him
Can't see the gas and machines,
it's a war of man.

No one wins
It's a war of man,
No one wins
It's a war of man.

The windows open
and the little girl dreams
The sky's her playground
as she mounts her steed
Across the heavens
to the other side
On wings of magic
does the little girl ride.

The baby creatures
run in from the cold
Back to the nest
just like the days of old
There in the safety
of a mother's arms
The warmth of ages,
far away from harm again.

No one wins
It's a war of man,
No one wins
It's a war of man,
No one wins.
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NY rarely disappoints. Release 43 albums and see how you measure up. Even when they're lackluster they're still interesting.
Posted 6 months ago by blackieray    [ Reply ]
This album rates up there with his other timeless albums.
 
Posted 8 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
The last NY album I really got into.....am I missing something or have the others fallen a bit flat with the exception of a song or two?
 
As a huge Neil Young fan im sorry that I have to agree with you. However appart from the odd track I think this was his last stunninglay good album. However I wouldn't be surprised if he has at least one more in him. I certainly hope he has anyway. 
Posted 8 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
The last NY album I really got into.....am I missing something or have the others fallen a bit flat with the exception of a song or two?
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
              With things from nature am I feeling cross dressed? Add some layer.do me wrong, do me wrong.
                                I'm alone, I can't remember crowded hause song, yet i remember the tincture..
     War of man, because they don't like howling wolves. and some are color blind to makeup call action coming  through the waves.
     I'd only become a collectionist, so did I.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Love the bass on this one. Excellent overall.
Posted 8 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:

I realise that I'm in a select (as in small) group but I really liked Trans.



 
He was ahead of his time with Trans.  A special one for sure.

This tune is one of my favorites in Neil's extraordinarily long catalog. 
Posted 8 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:
I realise that I'm in a select (as in small) group but I really liked Trans.
 
Ah, more power to ya, Scottish Willie!
Can't say I'm a member of that select group, but Trans is good for a giggle now and then.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
When I love his songs, I actually feel them.When I hate his songs, I turn the volume down. 
Posted 9 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
  Hannio wrote:
When Neil is good, he is very, very good.

  
cc_rider wrote:

And when he is bad, he's horrid. Trans, anyone?

 

I realise that I'm in a select (as in small) group but I really liked Trans.


Posted 10 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:

And when he is bad, he's horrid. Trans, anyone?


 
Remember Neil and the Shocking Pinks? "Everybody's Rockin' " was about the same time. Who can forget "Kinda Fonda Wanda"? 

When Neil sings like this, he's a half-step away from sounding just like Kermit the Frog. But I love most of his stuff.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Neil Young has on sound and whining tone with Oh-So-Sad lyrics... Enough_! PSD 4 me
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey)
Posted: Sep 09, 2011 - 07:10 < Reply >
 elderg wrote:
probably one of NY's favorite guitar tunings, double dropped D :  DADGBD

like Cinnamon Girl, The Loner, ...
  
Ah, I had noted the similarity over the years but did not know this - thanks for the info!

Agreed!  Thanks for the info elderg.


Posted 12 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]
{#Daisy}
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Usually I can't stand the whining noise of NY for more than 1 say 2 minutes max, in fact, his voice is the main reason I got tired of listening to CSN&Y... But this is a very pleasant exception! Glad to hear this other side.
Posted 12 years ago by RoelantSiekman    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite tracks on this CD. I also got to sing backup vocals with my buddy on this tune when he did an acoustic show at his college. So it has nice memories associated with it.
Posted 13 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
 elderg wrote:
probably one of NY's favorite guitar tunings, double dropped D :  DADGBD

like Cinnamon Girl, The Loner, ...
 
Ah, I had noted the similarity over the years but did not know this - thanks for the info!
Posted 13 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
When Neil is good, he is very, very good.
 
And when he is bad, he's horrid. Trans, anyone?

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
When Neil is good, he is very, very good.
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
probably one of NY's favorite guitar tunings, double dropped D :  DADGBD

like Cinnamon Girl, The Loner, ...
Posted 13 years ago by elderg    [ Reply ]
Not a big Neil fan however this one is a gem.
Posted 13 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]
War of Man...War of Men...?

Another of those Neil things?
Posted 13 years ago by whistlercat    [ Reply ]
Song: "10"

Album: "9"
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Johnny-smooth wrote:
Neil is one of those artist that I never get tired of hearing and I've been listening to Neil for a very very long time.
Different styles, but I put him and Dylan in the same category as best lyricists to come out of North America 
 
Yes!
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Still love it! {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Neil is one of those artist that I never get tired of hearing and I've been listening to Neil for a very very long time.

Different styles, but I put him and Dylan in the same category as best lyricists to come out of North America 
Posted 14 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
This album is pristine!! Good song...not a filler/dud on this album. Highly recommend it.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I just love Neil Young....  This song is so haunting!{#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Thank you very much, indeed!!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
This is on my desert island list ... 
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
had to bump to a nine.  Don't know why I had it at 8.  Such a cool song
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
 pixidrizzl wrote:
Who is the woman singing?  I guess I can go look it up, eh.
 
Nicolette Larson

Posted 15 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Who is the woman singing?  I guess I can go look it up, eh.
Posted 15 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
Conflict as a negative-sum game.  Like what we are observing between Israel and Hamas.
Posted 15 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 Nat wrote:
Neil is, quite simply, a God.
 
I drink to that {#Cheers}
Posted 16 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
Neil is, quite simply, a God.
Posted 16 years ago by Nat    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
Odd, I hear no anger, only saddness in this song ...
Exactly. So sad.
Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Quietly makes its powerful point.
Posted 16 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
Odd, I hear no anger, only saddness in this song ...
And in today's context, the message is even sadder. 9.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Bravo!
Posted 16 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
Ahh the original "Angry old man"...He makes his anger look so laid back too..
Odd, I hear no anger, only saddness in this song ...
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Ahh the original "Angry old man"...He makes his anger look so laid back too..
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
nigelr wrote:
Classic Neil. 10 for me!
Agree. This is such a great album, too.
Posted 17 years ago by music_man    [ Reply ]
Neil Young - War of Man 10:38 pm - J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton - When This War Is Over 10:28 pm - Little Feat - Cold Cold Cold/Tripe Face Boogie Cool set, thanks.
Posted 17 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
one of the greatest... thanks R.P. I love this song
Posted 17 years ago by westsound    [ Reply ]
This is a great CD, reminiscent of the old days.
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Classic Neil. 10 for me!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
amazing man, amazing body of work. once again, Neil's singing truth.
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song. I love Neil Young.
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
RicAlaska wrote:
Everyone has an opinion Can Mick Jagger sing - not Can Bob Dylan still sing - he tries, but far from in tune Can Steven Stills even stay seated - no David Crosby - not Neil can still sing -IMHO
Thanks for sharing that.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
LowPhreak wrote:
If you fartknockers heard Neil's live BBC vid from 1971, wherein he sings "Castles Burning", "Heart of Gold", among others, you might not have that opinion. Of course, his voice has changed a bit over the years.
Everyone has an opinion Can Mick Jagger sing - not Can Bob Dylan still sing - he tries, but far from in tune Can Steven Stills even stay seated - no David Crosby - not Neil can still sing -IMHO
Posted 17 years ago by RicAlaska    [ Reply ]
slowhand wrote:
One of the greatest artists ever. So much talent and sincerity.
Ditto that Neil is an artist - not just a musician
Posted 17 years ago by RicAlaska    [ Reply ]
Feat,Clapton Neil. The NewAge set is officially over.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest artists ever. So much talent and sincerity.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
madtowner11 wrote:
They should have an American Idol-reject show where Neil comes in and teaches them how to sing even worse.
If you fartknockers heard Neil's live BBC vid from 1971, wherein he sings "Castles Burning", "Heart of Gold", among others, you might not have that opinion. Of course, his voice has changed a bit over the years.
Posted 17 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Not my fave NY album, but I like this song. Thanks, RP.
Posted 17 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite songs from one of Neil's best albums.
Posted 17 years ago by KevDogRedux    [ Reply ]
dolfan wrote:
Never fear, the Dolfan is here: The little creatures run in from the cold Back to the nest just like the days of old There in the safety of a mother's arms The warmth of ages, far away from harm again. Ears ringin' from the battle fire The tired warrior aims a little higher The black falcon or the little sparrow The healing light or the flash of the barrel. No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins It's a war of man. Silver mane flyin' in the wind Down through the planets on the run again No one knows where they're runnin' to But every kind is comin' two by two. Out on the delta where the hoofbeats pound The daddy's runnin' on the frozen ground Can't smell the poison as it follows him Can't see the gas and machines, it's a war of man. No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins It's a war of man. The windows open and the little girl dreams The sky's her playground as she mounts her steed Across the heavens to the other side On wings of magic does the little girl ride. The baby creatures run in from the cold Back to the nest just like the days of old There in the safety of a mother's arms The warmth of ages, far away from harm again. No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins. (from sing365.com)
Bene.
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
I could listen to 10 straight hours of Neil without my ears tiring. His music hits the spot. In fact I'm craving the classic "Cinammon Girl".
Posted 18 years ago by Red_Guitar    [ Reply ]
madtowner11 wrote:
They should have an American Idol-reject show where Neil comes in and teaches them how to sing even worse.
ROFL!!
Posted 18 years ago by bob789    [ Reply ]
woods wrote:
neil young creates such rich and beautiful music
I know. I just wish his voice didn't grate on my nerves so much. Edit--I forgot to add that there are a few Neil Young songs I enjoy and this is one of them.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
They should have an American Idol-reject show where Neil comes in and teaches them how to sing even worse.
Posted 18 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Gr-oss.
Posted 18 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
drtjdel wrote:
Mari, we need lyrics! Lyrics!
Never fear, the Dolfan is here: The little creatures run in from the cold Back to the nest just like the days of old There in the safety of a mother's arms The warmth of ages, far away from harm again. Ears ringin' from the battle fire The tired warrior aims a little higher The black falcon or the little sparrow The healing light or the flash of the barrel. No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins It's a war of man. Silver mane flyin' in the wind Down through the planets on the run again No one knows where they're runnin' to But every kind is comin' two by two. Out on the delta where the hoofbeats pound The daddy's runnin' on the frozen ground Can't smell the poison as it follows him Can't see the gas and machines, it's a war of man. No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins It's a war of man. The windows open and the little girl dreams The sky's her playground as she mounts her steed Across the heavens to the other side On wings of magic does the little girl ride. The baby creatures run in from the cold Back to the nest just like the days of old There in the safety of a mother's arms The warmth of ages, far away from harm again. No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins It's a war of man, No one wins. (from sing365.com)
Posted 18 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Mari, we need lyrics! Lyrics!
Posted 18 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
I'm the first,don't have much to say,I have this CD.Got it when it was first released.The whole CD is great,classic Neil!!!
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
neil young creates such rich and beautiful music
Posted 18 years ago by woods    [ Reply ]
Woo!
Posted 18 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]