Pearls Before Swine - Riegal lyrics

First I will describe the scene to you Do you have it right? In 1944 the Riegal she went down She went down with 4,000 prisoners Asleep on board Well now do you, I want to know if you Have it right, is it like The borders of a dream Have taken you inside? The Riegel was a mighty ship 4,000 prisoners strong The Captain he was gallant Or perhaps he was a prisoner, too Who's to know for sure who's who? One night it was very late The Riegel tore its side 4,000 prisoners and the Captain They were trapped inside Has there been any news? I feel so out of place The Captain's always busy Being in a state of grace But what I want to know is: Are you listening out there? The crew they were a sorry lot Blinded by their blood The Captain he whispered orders You could not hear him above the flood Then somebody said, "the ocean's here," But someone said "No, there's more" And the last thing I remember Is a broken hand clinging to the Captain's door Has there been any news? I feel so out of place The Captain's always busy Being in a state of grace But what I want to know is Anybody listening? Is anybody listening? Is anybody listening?