Saw the folks down below crying Heard them on the radio lying Distant bells in the air ringing out, do they hear? Do they know it's growing very near? Everybody sitting here They don't realize They've got no time Saw the transmitter sway slowly Saw it crash in the lane coldly Saw the sea rushing into the coast now they've seen Now they know it's growing very near Everybody sitting here They don't realize They've got no time Saw them gather in slow motion Setting sail on the tired ocean Heard the clouds rolling by, shouting down from the sky Hear them speak their last goodbye Everybody sitting here They don't realize They've got no time No time