Blood is a river, 
Flowing darkly amidst the tangled roots of the tall shining city 
Crazy flowing mantide migrations 
Engorge the big ventricle of heartbroken America 
So many heaven hoping, hopeful groping breathers 
All tap together quietly and desperately in unison 
Hey, hey, hey, is anybody listening? 
 
News from the front 
News from the front 
We`re living in troubled times 
So many fighting for their lives 
Why do the troops despise the news from the front? 
 
Ignorance is the root of fear 
Fear is the kindling of anger 
War is the bringer of shame 
But never has the burden lain so heavily upon the victim 
Rage and desolation 
Pain and loneliness 
Isn`t it all alarmingly familiar? 
Hey, hey, hey, silence is a killer. 
 
News from the front 
News from the front 
Yeah these are troubled times 
How many more will have to die 
Before the governors can`t deny the news from the front? 
 
Break down the barriers, ally the carriers, 
What is your motivation? Take a good look in the mirror 
 
News from the front 
News from the front 
So many are fighting for their lives 
How many more will have to die? 
Why does the government decry the news from the front?