I know that the sunset empire shudders and shakes

I know there's a floodgate and a raging river

I say see the silence of the ribbons of iron and steel

I say hear the punch drunk huddle drive hammer and wheel



Sometimes you're beaten to the call

sometimes you're taken to the wall

but you don't give in



I know that the cannibals wear smart suits and ties

I know they arm wrestle on the altar

I say don't leave your heart in a hard place



Sometimes you're shaken to the core

sometimes the face is gonna fall