Today is the first day of the rest of my life
Like the stroke of a pen I live what I write.
This life's so uncertain of what each day may bring
It's so cold in this cruel world where illusion reigns as king.

Oh these times so dark, everyone in fear!

[chorus]

Wake up and take a stand to all on the planet,
Look what we have done!
Do you fear the wind of change just beyond the horizon?
What have we become?

Did you know that the rich men are the ones who control the world.
They decide where all the wars are, that divide and rule us all.
In this world of indifference and so many beneath the sun,
We need divine intervention and maybe then can we live as one.

Oh these times so dark, everyone in fear!

[chorus]

Wake up and take a stand to all on the planet,
Look what we have done!
Do you fear the wind of change just beyond the horizon?
What have we become?
What have we become, yeah become!

Oh these times so dark, everyone in fear!

[repeat chorus]