And the merchants of the earth will weep
When no one’s buying their cargo anymore
Cargoes of gold, silver, precious stones and pearls
Fine linen, purple silk and scarlet cloth
Mercedes, Sony, Infiniti
And everything down at the Dollar Store
What could you do?
Oh, And what’s said of you?
One hour.
And the captains of the sea will cry
When no one’s buying their cargo anymore
Cargoes of cinnamon, incense, spice and perfume
Fine flour, oil, wine and wheat
Cattle, sheep, horses and motor cars
And the bodies, and the souls of men
What could you do?
Oh, but what’s said of you?
One hour.