Just the very thought, [bad word] but verify

The very best of Neil Diamond
Sings as the bombs rain down from the crystal sky
The very best of Neil Diamond
Radio cassette plays on as the kitchen [bad word] 
Just the very thought, [bad word] but verify

The very best of Neil Diamond
Hear its [bad word] through [bad word] mound
But even craters should honour life
Still the cassette plays on, oh sweet Caroline [bad word] killer, follow the leader
Tragedy bringer, violent thriller

Just the very thought, [bad word] but verify, just to terrify
What's an empty thought but a lullaby?