Burn

If the world was on fire and the exit was higher than we could stand
Would we decide to give in to the end or would we develop a plan?
Would you stand on my shoulders or I stand on yours?
If you got there first would you close the door?
Topple me over and onto the floor, and leave me to burn

Tick, tock, burn the grandfather clock
'Til you can't hear it's ring anymore
Let's walk alone through the heart of the fire
'Til darkness comes
Tick, tock, burn the grandfather clock
There's no need for time anymore
Let's walk alone through the heart of the fire
'Til darkness comes

If the world was on fire and we could retire on the coins of the dead
Would we spend it on diamonds and pearls
Or would we put a crown over our head?
Would you be the first to deceive me or be my ally?
Would you take the crown off my head or try?
What good's a crown if we're all going to die?
I know you're better than this

Tick, tock, burn the grandfather clock
'Til you can't hear it's ring anymore
Let's walk alone through the heart of the fire
'Til darkness comes
Tick, tock, burn the grandfather clock
There's no need for time anymore
Let's walk alone through the heart of the fire
'Til darkness comes

Flames ignite what used to exist
No more brisk mornings underneath the sky
Hiding under coats and breathing in the mist
No more kisses and gazing into eyes

Tick, tock, burn the grandfather clock
'Til you can't hear it's ring anymore
Let's walk alone through the heart of the fire
'Til darkness comes
Tick, tock, burn the grandfather clock
There's no need for time anymore
Let's walk alone through the heart of the fire
'Til darkness comes