Van der Graaf Generator — A Place to Survive

[Instrumental Intro] [Verse 1] It's easy to say, when you're so down That everything's pointless; Your eyes burn, your ears howl Your limbs are disjointed [Pre-Chorus 1] Barren fields, the barren earth Never more will it flower Rub your face and your hands in the dirt: Now is the hour! [Chorus 1] So stand straight, looking over your shoulder; Walk on, though you fear to arrive; Don't wait till you know that it's over Be strong - it's your place to survive [Verse 2] While the holocaust rages around you Be the eye of the storm; Though the extent of disaster astounds you Forearmed is forewarned [Pre-Chorus 2] You may have passed time in happier ways But there are other mountains to climb: You've never lived as you're living today - Now is the time! [Instrumental] [Chorus 2] Stand straight, though your back breaks from trying Walk on - even now you must strive Don't wait - while you're waiting, you're dying; Be strong, it's your place to survive [Verse 3] The universe is doubtless Unfolding just exactly as it should And these dreams of remorse or foreboding Just won't do you any good [Pre-Chorus 3] The joy, the passion, possessions you own The bitterness and the pain The end of everything you've ever known... All these are ordained [Chorus 3] Stand straight looking into the future Walk on - we've each got our own lives Don't wait for a guru or tutor Be strong - it's your place to survive [Chorus 4] Stand straight, looking over your shoulder Walk on: though it hurts, you're alive Don't wait... If you wait it's all over; Be strong - it's your right to survive [Instrumental]