You've taken all that you can take. Time marches on again You've broken all that you can break. Time marches on again Spoken to those who would listen Taken from those who would give their attention You quoted Ecclesiastes and you brought all our hope to its knees Ashes to ashes and dust to dust You just keep on hating the whole world if you must If you think that's just Take up that stone and feel its weight. Time marches on again Cry out, "Throw first before it's too late!" Time marches on again Run to the shelter of sarcasm and the shield of permanent grin
Wrapped in your cloak of superiority so thick That none of that sh** can get in Ashes to ashes and dust to dust You just keep on hating the whole world if you must Yes everything peaceful and everyone old and gray Anyone who dares preach love and any kind word I say And any thought of a future that just might be worth looking for I watch you snicker and label it useless I was once you before. I walked out that door You've taken all that you can take. Time marches on again You've broken all that you can break. Time marches on again