The truth lies And in the movie house the gods die Through empty streets the ancient rain cries And in your quiet room You feel the pain start Steel your small heart I, I, I, I want (hear me now) Spiritual hunger The priest chokes And Desperate Dan plays out the last post While skinhead Buddhists chant for peace And in the shadows Feel the whole world turning Spirits yearning I, I, I, I want (hear me now) Spiritual hunger You tell me There is no life beyond this day-dream Don't see the secrets in silence Don't hear the teardrops Of the children crying Someone sighing I, I, I, I want (hear me now) Spiritual hunger