[Silence]<\/p>\n
[Instrumental, Guitar, Piano, Organ, Synth, Bass, Percussion, Drums]<\/p>\n
[Intro]
\n[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]<\/p>\n
[Verse 1]
\nAllies
\n(Shootin’ planes outta the skies)
\nAt what cost
\n(Is all lost)<\/p>\n
[Instrumental]
\n[Synth Solo \u2014 sharper, angular]
\n[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]<\/p>\n
[Chorus]
\nThe rising cost of war
\n(Say no more!)
\nWill we endure
\n(Say no more!)<\/p>\n
[Bridge \u2013 Breakdown]
\n[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
\nWhat’s the price
\n(Of the loss of life?)
\n[Instrumental \u2013 Extended Jam]
\n[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
\n[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]<\/p>\n
[Verse 2]
\nWatching cities burn
\n(What did we learn)
\nAt what cost
\n(Is all lost)<\/p>\n
[Instrumental]
\n[Synth Solo \u2014 sharper, angular]
\n[Organ Stabs, Driving Bass, Snare March]<\/p>\n
[Chorus]
\nThe rising cost of war
\n(Say no more!)
\nWill we endure
\n(Say no more!)<\/p>\n
[Bridge \u2013 Breakdown]
\n[Minimal Beat, Sub Bass, Spoken Vocal]
\nWhat’s the price
\n(Of the loss of life?)
\n[Instrumental \u2013 Extended Jam]
\n[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
\n[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]<\/p>\n
[Chorus \u2013 Bigger, Harmonized]
\nThe rising cost of war
\n(Say no more!)
\nWill we endure
\n(Say no more!)<\/p>\n
[Instrumental \u2013 Extended Jam]
\n[Synth Lead Duel with Guitar]
\n[Drums Double-Time, Organ Glide]<\/p>\n
[Final Bridge]
\nBye-bye
\n(Sigh)
\nSigh… good bye?
\n(Bad buy)
\n[Final Hit \u2014 Organ + Distorted Guitar Chord, Sudden Stop]<\/p>\n
ABOUT THE SONG
\nThe 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. <\/p>\n
Direct Military and Operational Costs
\n* Initial Strikes: The U.S. spent approximately $779 million in the first 24 hours of the operation.
\n* Mobilization: Pre-strike military buildup, including moving aircraft and more than a dozen naval vessels, cost an additional $630 million.
\n* 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\u2013$15 million per day.
\n * Munitions: Approximately 200 Tomahawk cruise missiles were fired in the opening wave, totaling about $340 million. <\/p>\n
Aircraft and Equipment Losses
\n* 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.
\n* Human Cost: As of March 2, U.S. Central Command reported that six U.S. service members have been killed. <\/p>\n
Projected Long-Term Impact
\n* Direct Military Budget: Total direct military costs, including replacing munitions and equipment, are projected to range between $40 billion and $95 billion.
\n* 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.
\n* Regional Allies: Israel has already authorized an additional $2.9 billion for its defense budget to fund its part in the conflict.<\/p>\n