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 a mighty city broken in the dust again
Oh, God, pride of man broken in the dust again

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

Turn around, go back down, back the way you came
Terror is on every side, lo our leaders are dismayed
For those who place their faith in fire
In fire their faith shall be repayed
Oh, God, pride of man broken in the dust again

Turn around, go back down, back the way you came
And shout a warnin' unto the nation that the sword of God is raised
Yes, Babylon, that mighty city, rich in treasure, wide in fame
Oh, God, pride of man broken in the dust again - yeah

Oh oh-oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh

And it shall cause your tower to fall
Make of you a pyre of flame
Oh you, who dwell on many waters
Rich in treasure, wide in fame
You bow unto your, your God of gold
Your pride of might shall be your shame
For only God can lead his people
Back unto the earth again
Oh, God, pride of man broken in the dust again

A holy mountain be restored
Have mercy on the people - the people, Lord
Ah-ah ah ah ah ah ah ah ah