Went to the river but the river was dry
Saw a little bird there caught my eye
Keep on running where are you going
I´ll tell you something I think´s worth knowing
Cities come and cities go
Time can move fast and time can move slow
You´ve only got two arms on your shoulders
Don´t throw your hands up only to cry

Don´t throw
Don´t throw
Don´t throw your hands up only to cry

I went to the mountain what did I see?
A white beard man with a colour TV
He said can you believe these kids today
Half of them are murderers and half of them pray
For what, for what I can´t reply
You sit and you stare and it passes you by
All the rivers, the mountains, the perilous sea
Old man old man now listen to me

Don´t throw
Don´t throw
Don´t throw your hands up only to cry

Why not live life a little bit harder
You sons don´t mind the sins of your fathers
Now they´re all dancing up in the sky now
Why not live life a little bit
Don´t throw your hands up only to cry