[Instrumental Intro]

[Verse 1]
It's easy to say, when you're so down
That everything's pointless;
Your eyes burn, your ears howl
Your limbs are disjointed

[Pre-Chorus 1]
Barren fields, the barren earth
Never more will it flower
Rub your face and your hands in the dirt:
Now is the hour!

[Chorus 1]
So stand straight, looking over your shoulder;
Walk on, though you fear to arrive;
Don't wait till you know that it's over
Be strong - it's your place to survive

[Verse 2]
While the holocaust rages around you
Be the eye of the storm;
Though the extent of disaster astounds you
Forearmed is forewarned
[Pre-Chorus 2]
You may have passed time in happier ways
But there are other mountains to climb:
You've never lived as you're living today -
Now is the time!

[Instrumental]

[Chorus 2]
Stand straight, though your back breaks from trying
Walk on - even now you must strive
Don't wait - while you're waiting, you're dying;
Be strong, it's your place to survive

[Verse 3]
The universe is doubtless
Unfolding just exactly as it should
And these dreams of remorse or foreboding
Just won't do you any good

[Pre-Chorus 3]
The joy, the passion, possessions you own
The bitterness and the pain
The end of everything you've ever known...
All these are ordained
[Chorus 3]
Stand straight looking into the future
Walk on - we've each got our own lives
Don't wait for a guru or tutor
Be strong - it's your place to survive

[Chorus 4]
Stand straight, looking over your shoulder
Walk on: though it hurts, you're alive
Don't wait... If you wait it's all over;
Be strong - it's your right to survive

[Instrumental]