We're hanging on the wire

A slow descent out of control

We're hanging on the wire

Stand back and watch us fall

Let's scour this town like a raven

To find the prize that we've been searching for

Then fly back south before we're gripped by the cold

'Cause freedom's out of fashion

Always taking more than it should

We've lost the art of balance

And something makes me fear the worst

We're hanging on the wire

A slow descent out of control

We're hanging on the wire

Stand back and watch us fall

Held hostage by our ambition

This ransom note must be read before dawn

Don't test wild threats, 'cause we'll pay you in gold

'Cause freedom's out of fashion

Always taking more than it should

We've lost the art of balance

And something makes me fear the worst

We're hanging on the wire

A slow descent out of control

We're hanging on the wire

Stand back and watch us fall

We'll flesh this out

Just don't look down

This brave new world

Turned inside out

We lost the war

Before hitting the ground