Well I'll tell you my tale and I tell no lies
I woke up one day and I opened my eyes
I saw the fields and I saw the town
The whole god almighty world was burning down
Well I used to have money but now I'm broke

And there's nothing so queer as the strangest folk

I seen Women and Children and Men in chains

All crying together in the burning flames



But I was told about forgiveness, one love the only truth

I am here to bear witness, I surrender unto you

I'm your long lost son - but I've found my way

And I hope it's not too late cos I feel the fiery flames



I'm burning down, burning down

I see no water but I fear I'll drown

I see no fire but I'm burning down



It's a trick of the light, messin' with mind

Then I done woke up and I opened my eyes

It was just a devil in a cheap disguise



But I was told about forgiveness, one love the only truth

I am here to bear witness, I surrender unto you



I'm burning down

Burning down but there ain't no fire

Burning down but there ain't no heat

Build me a boat and a body of water

Bring his blood and the bread to eat