As I stand where giants stood I fall alone

And this skyline dwarfs me

These buildings are so tall

I'm waiting for a face to make sense of it all



Amongst these unfamiliar streets that reflect the sky's grey

In these these puddles that have formed from the unforgiving rain

And this skyline's crying for the ones that won't come home

Oh mother though you weep you're not weeping alone



So where does the ragged man seek shelter from it all?

Where's a bed for this stray dog dry and warm?

Where's the republican sitting on his throne?

And where is my vessel that shall carry me home?



Well here I am and I'm bursting into silver beads of light

As I stand 'neath this cold september night

And this skyline's beautiful and as endless as before

Oh mother though you hurt you won't weep any more



So where does the ragged man seek shelter from it all?

Where's a bed for this stray dog dry and warm?

Where's the republican who stole his throne?

And where is my vessel that shall carry me home?



And my heart like a stone in my chest

I cannot sleep I cannot grow I cannot rest

I go on

Go on

Where is my alibi?

Where is my sweet reply?

Where is my alibi?