[Verse 1]
Turn around, go back down
Back the way you came
Can't you see that flash of fire
Ten times brighter than the day?
And behold the mighty city
Broken in the dust again
Oh God, the pride of man
Broken in the dust again

[Verse 2]
Turn around, go back down
Back the way you came
Babylon is laid to waste
Egypt's buried in her shame
Their mighty men are beaten down
The kings are fallen in the ways
Oh God, the pride of man
Broken in the dust again

[Verse 3]
Turn around, go back down
Back the way you came
Terror is on every side
Though the leaders are dismayed
Those who put their faith in fire
In fire their faith shall be repaid
Oh God, the pride of man
Broken in the dust again
[Verse 4]
Turn around, go back down
Back the way you came
Shout a warning to the nations
That the sword of God is raised
On Babylon that mighty city
Rich in treasure wide in fame
It shall cause thy towers to fall
And make it be a pyre of flame

[Verse 5]
Oh God, the pride of man
Broken in the dust again
O thou that dwell on many waters
Rich in treasure, wide in fame
Bow unto a god of gold
Thy pride of might shall be thy shame
Oh God, the pride of man
Broken in the dust again

[Outro]
And only God can lead the people
Back into the earth again
Thy holy mountain be restored
Thy mercy on thy people Lord