We're frightened by the arms race We're frightened by nuclear waste We're frightened by this stale mate We're frightened by the growing hate Who cares about humanity Who cares about you and me The results are plain to see Living in the wreck-age How did we reach this stage Living in the wreck-age Living in the wreck-age Living between the blades Living in the wreck-age They keep their secrets from us And they expect our trust They never believe what they're told And they tell us we must It's always the same It will never change There will be no refrain