There's no earthly way of knowing Which direction we are going There's no knowing where were rowing Or which way the rivers flowing This is the only way Just push the button, I can't go on forever No longer will I try Just pull the plug I can't go on forever Won't silently stand by There's no earthly way of knowing Which direction we are going Not a spec of light is showing So the danger must be growing Silently, so quietly Lead the operation with thought and meditation These crucial times call for crucial minds Silently, so quietly Failed to represent me, thoroughly, intently These hard pressed times call for hard pressed minds