I'm hiding in a rain barrel inside these consul walls 
This shaft of light is so narrow I can't see much at all 
Outside I hear the feet running 
And voices all around 
Footsoldiers with their guns coming 
I can't make a sound 

But if Mr. Williams keeps his word 
My life could still be saved 
I might live to see a time 
When all these roads are paved 
But if they break inside these walls 
You won't see me again 
But if Mr. Williams keeps his word 
Somewhere, my story will be heard 

I'm living in a strange country, it's so hard to find 
It's not on any map, you carry it in your heart and mind 
Outside I hear the ground shaking up from underneath 
It's only when the empire's breaking 
That you see their teeth 

But if Mr. Williams keeps his word 
My life could still be saved 
I might live to see a time 
When all these roads are paved 
But if they break inside these walls 
You won't see me again 
But if Mr. Williams keeps his word 
Somewhere, my story will be heard 

I'm hiding in a rain barrel with one small patch of sky 
Don't think I'm going to see tomorrow 
Going to bid this world good-bye.