We strike first

And we're unrehearsed

Here we go again

To stage the greatest show on heaven and earth

Come on, get your money's worth



Don't wanna live

(can't live)

Don't wanna give

(can't give)

Don't wanna be

(won't be)

E-M-P-I-R-E

Don't wanna live

Don't wanna be

E-M-P-I-R-E



We're comin on fast

And we're built to last

We struggled once in 'Nam

Now we're glad to finally say

Those days have passed

Tell me how long can it last!



Don't wanna live

(can't live)

Don't wanna give

(can't give)

Don't wanna be

(won't be)

E-M-P-I-R-E

Don't wanna live

Don't wanna be

E-M-P-I-R-E



We just started out

You don't need to be afraid

Yeah you deserve to be attained



And our breathing hearts burst

But even ten million souls

Marching in February couldn't stop the worst,

Couldn't reverse



Don't wanna live

Don't wanna give

Don't wanna be

E-M-P-I-R-E

Don't wanna live

Don't wanna be

E-M-P-I-R-E



I can't live

If it isn't with you