They’re out of order in warThey’re out of order in loveThey need to feed, they both agreeThe hawk and the doveBut don’t get mad, get evenAnd don’t let ’em get to youI never promisedIt was fair and trueBefore they’re throughThey’ll have me hunting youIt’s not importantGood and evilThey’re neck and neckBases loadedAnd there’s three on leftWe’re in the final quarterAnd it’s runnning outYou’ll need a fatherLike there’s no time outHe’ll lift you out of the cradleHelp you into the graveBut don’t be fooled by all the rulesAnd don’t be the slaveYou take a chill pill, and, babyRelax, float downstreamLife is no rehearsalYou know what I meanAnd freedom seemsTo be a far-off dreamIt’s not importantGood and evilThey’re neck and neckBases loadedAnd there’s three on leftWe’re in the final quarterAnd it’s runnning outYou’ll need a fatherLike there’s no time out