Sometimes

Sometimes

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 huddle 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.

Midnight Oil