[Silence]
[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]
[Intro]
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
Allies
(Shootin’ planes outta the skies)
At what cost
(Is all lost)
[Instrumental]
[Synth Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]
[Chorus]
The rising cost of war
(Say no more!)
Will we endure
(Say no more!)
[Bridge – Breakdown]
[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
What’s the price
(Of the loss of life?)
[Instrumental – Extended Jam]
[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]
[Verse 2]
Watching cities burn
(What did we learn)
At what cost
(Is all lost)
[Instrumental]
[Synth Solo — sharper, angular]
[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]
[Chorus]
The rising cost of war
(Say no more!)
Will we endure
(Say no more!)
[Bridge – Breakdown]
[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
What’s the price
(Of the loss of life?)
[Instrumental – Extended Jam]
[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]
[Chorus – Bigger, Harmonized]
The rising cost of war
(Say no more!)
Will we endure
(Say no more!)
[Instrumental – Extended Jam]
[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]
[Final Bridge]
Bye-bye
(Sigh)
Sigh… good bye?
(Bad buy)
[Final Hit — Organ + Distorted Guitar Chord, Sudden Stop]
ABOUT THE SONG
The war in Iran, which began on February 28, 2026, as part of Operation Epic Fury, has already incurred massive financial costs for the United States.
Direct Military and Operational Costs
* Initial Strikes: The U.S. spent approximately $779 million in the first 24 hours of the operation.
* Mobilization: Pre-strike military buildup, including moving aircraft and more than a dozen naval vessels, cost an additional $630 million.
* Daily Naval Operations: Operating the two carrier strike groups currently in the region (the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS Abraham Lincoln) costs roughly $13–$15 million per day.
* Munitions: Approximately 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles were fired in the opening wave, totaling about $340 million.
Aircraft and Equipment Losses
* Three Planes Destroyed: U.S. officials have confirmed that three U.S. fighter jets were lost in Kuwait during what was described as a friendly-fire incident. While the exact replacement value for these specific losses is not fully disclosed, total aircraft and equipment costs for the opening phase are estimated at roughly $423 million.
* Human Cost: As of March 2, U.S. Central Command reported that six U.S. service members have been killed.
Projected Long-Term Impact
* Direct Military Budget: Total direct military costs, including replacing munitions and equipment, are projected to range between $40 billion and $95 billion.
* Broader Economic Cost: When accounting for trade disruptions and energy market shocks, the total economic impact on the U.S. could reach as high as $210 billion.
* Regional Allies: Israel has already authorized an additional $2.9 billion for its defense budget to fund its part in the conflict.
From the album “Beyond Belief“