In the cruel of dawn, so young and battleworn

No time for games, they're makin' their way in the urba-an sprawl

They're not lookin' for love, just a little understa-andin'

That's all there can be



Tell me a story, take me to another land

This world we were born in, is one I'll never understand



In the counting house, the kings are counting out

The rich take it a-all, giving alms to the poor for some third wor-orld war

They're not countin' on love, they just count their mo-oney

Like no-one goes hu-ungry



Tell me a story, take me to another land

This world we were born in, is one I'll never understand

So won't you tell me a secret, take me to a better place

Where white flags are flyin', there'll be an anthem for the human race



What about mea-eaning? - one world

What about rea-eason? - one hope

What about free-eedom? Oh won't you tell me a story



In the dead of night, too many people cry

Hand over hand, they're makin' their stand for what they know i-is right

They're not lookin' for love, they just want their free-eedom

And you just can't stand by, closing your eyes

When all of your futures are lyin' in there blee-eedin'



Tell me a story, take me to another land

This world we were born in, is one I'll never understand

Oh won't you tell me a secret, take me to a better place

Where the white flags are flyin', there'll be an anthem for the human race



What about mea-eaning? - one world

What about rea-eason? - one hope

What about free-eedom? Oh won't you tell me a story



One world - what about love?

Our time - what about rea-eason

One hope - what about free-eedom?