I know that the sunset empire shudders and shakes

I know there's a floodgate and a raging river

I say see the silence of the ribbons of iron and steel

I say hear the punch drunk buddle drive hammer and wheel

Sometimes you're beaten to the call

Sometimes you're taken to the wall

But you don't give in

I know that the cannibals wear smart suits and ties

I know they arm wrestle on the altar

I say don't leave your heart in a hard place

Sometimes you're shaken to the core

Sometimes the face is gonna fall

But you don't give in