War At the End of the World

It was the war at the end of the world

They probably were not ready

But they had their flags unfurled

At the war at the end of the world

Then they loaded up the canons

And polished up the swords

And the band played Eddie Hinton

As they marched against the hoards

The Bearded Lady said I may die young

But at least I won't be bored

Let us triumph over evil

In the service of the Lord

So they fought with smiles and bravery

But the Devil had them in retreat

Saint Maron swung his battle axe

Bodies piled up at his feet

They could smell the sky was burning

Blood ran waist deep in the streets

He said I hate to tell you, baby

This ain't no way to beat the heat

It was the war at the end of the world

It was the war at the end of the world

They fought it for the children

The little boys and girls

And then the Dwarf said to the Counselor

Our ammo's all been used

You better tell Our Lady

I think we're going to lose

They're not taking any prisoners

They'll kill us all before they're through

And I must admit the thought of Hell

Is giving me the blues

Saint Maron chimed in

I think I must concur

That the battle's going badly

And it's only getting worse

All our holy water

Will never drown this curse

And I'd rather leave here running

Then leave here in a hearse

And then the Counselor said to me

I hate to break it to you, son

But I've been watching you for hours

And you're lousy with a gun

And if it is your intention

To see the rising sun

Saint Maron's on the money

I think you better run

As I turned tail Our Lady said

I ain't afraid to die

And if Manhattan's really sinking

We'll take it to the skies

And if I go down in fire

You can't say I didn't try

She jumped off of the towers

Tears of victory in her eyes

It was the war at the end of the world

It was the war at the end of the world

I could not believe my eyes

Or anything I heard

Last time I inquired

The war's still raging on

And the elephants and clowns are dead

The cedar trees are gone

As for Our Lady and the Counselor

I believe they had a son

And if he fulfills the prophecy

The battle will be won

And on that day of glory

They will line up on the curbs

And the faithful will parade

With the faithful that have served

And Christ winks at Our Lady

Says you've got a lot of nerve

Now let's put the kids to bed

And get the rest that we deserve

It was the war at the end of the world

It was the war at the end of the world

The destitute and dying

Rallied 'round His word

It was the war at the end of the world

It was the war at the end of the world

If you're going to die for somebody

Let it be the Lord

In the war at the end of the world