Hammer to Fall (Live in Budapest, 27th July 1986) lyrics

[Spoken Word Intro]
Hey!
Now it's time for the hammer to fall!

[Verse 1]
Here we stand, here we fall
History won't care at all
Make the bed, light the light
Lady Mercy won't be home tonight

[Chorus]
You don't waste no time at all
Don't hear the bell but you answer the call
It comes to you as to us all
Then it's time for the hammer to fall

[Verse 2]
Every night, every day
A little piece of you is falling away
Lift your face, the Western baby
Build your muscles as your body decays

[Chorus]
Tow the line and play their game
Let the anesthetic cover it all
Until one day they call your name
Then it's time for the hammer to fall
[Bridge]
Rich or poor or famous
For your truth is all the same (oh no, oh no)
Lock your door but rain is pouring
Through your window pane (oh no!)
Baby, now your struggle's all in vain

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 4]
For we who grew up tall and proud
In the shadow of the Mushroom Cloud
Convinced our voices can't be heard
We just want to scream it louder and louder

[Chorus]
What the hell are we fighting for?
Just surrender and it won't hurt at all
You just got time to say your prayers
While you are waiting for the hammer to, hammer to, hammer to fall

[Outro]
Give it to me one more time!