It was like being a pavement stone
Together with many others yet on my own
For we all were in rows
Waiting, waiting, noncommunicating
Like waiting in the summer for the snow
Like waiting in the desert for the river to flow
You know you can beat water with a fin
With a hammer you can beat that tin
With Yeshua you can beat sin
But can you beat the system?

I remember thinking
I'm starting to decay
When would we be served and on our way
Or would we stand all day
Waiting, waiting, anticipating
Like wanting a coat from a possum
Like wanting an apple from a lovely blossom
Yes we can replace the bulb that is broken
Replace quiet by being outspoken
Replace money with that special token
But can you beat the system?

I felt just like a still standing tree
Because I was there from before seven
To all the way past eleven
Waiting, waiting, contemplating
Like waiting for the time to be killed
Like waiting for the desire to be completely
Fulfilled
You know you can change the many for the few
You can change that old lie for what's true
Change that red for the colour blue
But can you change the system?