[Verse 1]
Like it or not, time's running out
That's really what the fighting's about
While our fuel does the work of millions of men
We strive for the means, losing sight of the ends
We thought we were gods, that we'd never break
Dreamed we would grow forever; now we'll wait
[Chorus]
The trickle of doubt will rise to a stream
Time to wean ourselves off the taste of it
Time to set about replacing it
Dusk in the days of gasoline
[Verse 2]
The star that expands, hungry for space
Soon will collapse, leave a hole in it's place
Don't be afraid as day turns to night
The most beautiful hour arrives at the turn of the light
[Chorus]
The whisper of doubt will rise to a scream
Time to wean ourselves off the taste of it
Time to set about replacing it
Dusk in the days of gasoline
[Instrumental Break]
[Bridge]
It doesn't take a prophet to see what is down the line
It's not a question of "if", it's a matter of time