Lordy, they got their heads bowed down
 Here come the madmen, they're too excited for atoning:
 "Burn the mosque," they're shouting, "Burn it down!"

 Save me a place, surround me with friendly faces
 All of us have gathered here to share the end -
 To watch the world go up in flames

 Please, Lord we're not ready
 Give us a day
 Give us an hour...

 Here come the kings, Let's dispense with their apologizing
 Just bring on the acrobats and clowns
 Here comes the rumble, Hang on for universal dying
 Please ignore the baying of the hounds

 Save me a place, surround me with deadly faces
 All of us have gathered here to share the end -
 To watch the world go up in flames

 Please, Lord we're not ready
 Give us some time to work things out...
 Please, Lord we're not ready
 Give us a day
 Give us an hour...
 Please, Lord we're not ready
 Give us some time to work things out...
 Please, Lord we're not ready
 Give us a day
 Give us an hour