Tell Me a Story

In the cruel of dawn

So young and battle-worn

No time for games

They're making their way

In the urban sprawl

They're not looking for love

Just a little understanding

That's all there can be

Tell me a story

Take me to another land

This world we were born in

Is one I'll never understand

In the counting-house

The Kings are counting out

The rich take it all

Giving arms to the poor

For some third world war

They're not counting love

They're just counting money

Like no one goes hungry

Tell me a story

Take me to another land

This world we were born in

Is one I'll never understand

Oh won't you tell me a secret

Take me to a better place

Where white flags are flying

There'll be an anthem for the human race

What about meaning

One world

What about reason

One hope

What about freedom

Won't you tell me a story

In the dead of night

Too many people cry

Hand over hand

They're making their stand

For what they know is right

They're not looking for love

They just want their freedom

And you just can't stand by

Closing your eyes

When all of your futures are lying there bleeding

Tell me a story

Take me to another land

This world we were born in

Is one I'll never understand

Oh won't you tell me a secret

Take me to a better place

Where white flags are flying

There'll be an anthem for the human race

What about meaning

One world

What about reason

One hope

What about freedom

Won't you tell me a story

One hope

What about love

In our time

What about reason

One hope

What about freedom