To Maria do Espirito Santo and José Claudio Ribeiro
The day has finally come Give me air, I need some… This letter in my hand I’m staring at my land With tears in my eyes
Take…my…life… Take my life! I have no regrets for the things that I’ve done But their minds are on the run Now my body’s caught in this strange vibration I need a salvation Right now! My friends, I need you!
Chorus Time knows the score – and plays with my nerves I can’t speak no more – losing all my verve Oh damn! My breath is short – I really need your support Sing with me! My breath is short – I really need your support Sing with me! Sing with me!
My mind is upside down I am feeling very down (I) Fear the banknote and the gun And the burn of the sun
She said: “I know I’m gonna die I’ll watch you from the sky Now stand up and be strong! Write and complete my song”
I have no regrets for the things that I’ve done (Salvation) But their minds are on the run (Damnation) Now my body’s caught in this strange vibration (Madness calls)
I need a salvation Right now! My friends, I need you!
[Chorus]
My nerves can be seen by all My heart can be heard by all
It’s louder and louder It’s not me any longer
Is it my turn?
Ahhhhhhhhhh – Wasting our time Ahhhhhhhhhh – Wasting our time
The speaker says…. On this morning Another one Has been found dead on the high street A leaf has been left upon his mouth like warning… a threat. If you’re on my way… on the highway… You’re gonna die!!!!!
When will it happen? I can feel a presence.
I say I’m not worried at all… But I’m anxious…so anxious…
Don’t leave me alone! Come with me and… Wash away the sweat from my temples Oh! Stay with me! – Stay with me! Take a seat and wait with me a little Oh! Stay with me! – Stay with me!
Everybody lives it differently, that’s my way. Sing with me! – Sing with me! Please help me to face my very last days, Oh please: Oh! Sing with me! – Sing with me! Sing!!!