What Is It For?

"What Is It For?" is a song written by Luke Melvin, included as the final track on his eponymous album Luke Melvin.

Composition
"What Is It For?" was again about the Vietnam War. Melvin said: "Like, what is it for? I literally don't know why it happened. So pointless."

Recording
The song was recorded in December 1978 and mixed on Christmas Day.

Personnel

 * Luke Melvin - lead vocals, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums