Silent Running

by Mike + The Mechanics

Take the children and yourself,
And hide out in the cellar.
By now the fighting will be close at hand.
Don't believe the church and state,
And everything they tell you;
Believe in me; I'm with the high command.

Can you hear me?
Can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running; can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running; can you hear me calling you?

There's a gun and ammunition
Just inside the doorway;
Use it only in emergency.
Better you should pray to God;
The Father and the Spirit
Will guide you and protect you from up here.

Can you hear me?
Can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running; can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running; can you hear me calling you?

Pledge allegiance to the flag,
Whatever flag they offer;
Never hint at what you really feel.
Teach your children quietly,
For someday sons and daughters
Will rise up and fight while we sit still!

Can you hear me?
Can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running; can you hear me calling you?
Can you hear me?
Can you hear me running?
Can you hear me running; can you hear me calling you?

(fadeout on repeating chorus)