[Verse 1]
The Grandeur that was Europe
Is sinking in the mud
The savagery that was the Church of God
Has already joined the club

[Verse 2]
The melody that was language
Was the hook that caught the fish
Did you realize how late it was?
Later than you think

[Chorus]
Sleeping
Sleeping
Sleeping
And time is standing still

[Verse 3]
The roses in the garden
Are growing in the rain
Competing with the poppy for the sun
It's Christmas in the wilderness
Spring time in Japan
Monsoons happening everywhere
Even in your backyard
I don't want to hear about heartache
Or dancing in the snow
We've all been there
So many times before