We were born of this world as free as a bird We gave ourselves these chains, this cage, and these words Do we suffer or do we survive? Can we live or must we die? I fear the worst for this earth How do we get this crooked path on course? For all mankind, for all of time We could start a spark The world's in flames and we're blowing smoke Feeding a fire and burning up hope I'm afraid of everyone I'm afraid of what we've done Can our rights overcome our wrongs? Can this be our revolution song? For all mankind, for all of time We could start a spark Don't leave the world in the dark We could start a spark Don't leave the world in the dark You hold freedom in your hands In your heart and with your friends So stand up, make a difference count 'Cause if not you, then who will dig us out?