This used to be paradise

At the birth of time

Giving way to free enterprise

Now we're ruled by crime



Frayed, overrun

In the name of prosperity

We tear down, rape the land

In the name of proficiency



Rising so far, shining so bright

Nearing the might of glory and light



Savaged by science machine

There's no place to hide

Disregarding all nature's laws

Have we got no pride?



Why can't you see, can't you feel

take a look around

Some say yes, some say no

But their vote doesn't make a sound



Rising so far, shining so bright

Nearing the height of glory and light



Just take a look at yourself and you'll find

There's still a chance to break free

Out of oblivion there's hope for new life

To live in sane purity

Take heart and heed to the call of the wild

You'll find a fresh energy



Rising so far, shining so bright

Nearing the height of glory and light



Here at my feet what remains of sociey

Slain by the dark megaforce of technology



Out in the fields you can feel

Warriors gathering

Fighting back without fear

For they see life is withering



Rising so far, shining so bright

Nearing the height of glory and light



We should have left what we don't understand

We've ruined the garden of love

Why did we let it get so out of hand

Instead of gaining control

Why should we put our future at stake

And bear a race without soul

And though I'm part of this hellish mistake

I'm still your child mother earth