You can feel it coming from a mile away Like an elephant crashing through the trees And you don't know whether to run or hide So you wait trembling on your knees Just trembling on your knees
You worry that it's going to find you So you nail all the windows shut You even plugged the hole in the tub And pray to sweet Jesus for good luck Just praying to sweet Jesus for good luck
It's coming, sure as morning Sure as the twilight fails And there's nothing to do but wait and pray The Death letter's in the mail
Did you change the locks since yesterday? Might as well do it again to be sure Maybe make a sacrifice, do it twice You can't be too pure You sure can't be too pure
You start wearing gloves like a doctor Washing your hands all the time Watching the sky like a holy man Looking for a sign You're just looking for a sign
'Cause it's coming, sure as morning Sure as a bloodhound on the trail And there's nothing to do but wait and pray The Death letter's in the mail