When the world falls down,
And the curtain is removed,
You see the machinery,
That has been driving you,
Think about what you're gonna do,
When the world falls down.

When your tears fill up,
And you cannot dry your eyes,
You cannot see through,
To what's bothering you,
And what this life’s coming to,
When your tears fill up.

Everything in slow motion,
Dancers stumble through the square,
Everyone is shoving by you,
Really getting nowhere.

The rocky road has become a river,
And the tires are making you sleep,
You dream in dark shades,
Some that terrify you,
While others help you through,
The rocky road has become a river.

The ball is almost over,
And you feel less clever,
Even leaving with the prince,
He looks far behind you,
Everyone wants a better view,
The ball is almost over.

Everything in slow motion,
Dancers stumble through the square,
Everyone is shoving by you,
Really getting nowhere.

For rich or for poor,
Don’t matter no more,
In sickness and health,
What a laugh.