In 1939, we pulled the fire from the sky In 1939, we pulled the fire from the sky We just got so tired of waiting for heaven Uncovering the way of Mercury Oh, these visions of gold More than we could hold Prometheus, glow! A future we control In 1969, We saw the promise with our eyes In 1969, we saw the promise with our eyes We just got so tired of living forever Now we don't know what we're living for Oh, these visions of gold More than we could hold Prometheus, glow! A future we can know Glow A future we control Mmm We don't stop Mmm We don't stop 'Til we reach the milk and honey From the mountaintop