Oh, these odd years, when reviewed, I constantly find,
Hey, when I'm reaching for the light - darkness, not far behind,
You might think I've learned a thing or two about playing it cool,
Well, you might think that that is so, ah, but no, no - the opposite's true.

You might think in the storm we've discovered the eye of the calm, but I've yet to find a way to dodge all these sweaty little palms,
Yeah, you might think we've made some enemies, but I just...I can't recall who,
You might think it keeps us up at night, but no, no - the opposite's true.

Are there any words of wisdom I've picked up along the way'
Why, yes: death usually comes dressed up in her finery and lace,
Hey, hasn't everyone in these bars been crying inside their whole life through'
Well, you might think we cease to hear it, ah, but no, no - the opposite's true.

Kings and queens are bankrupt, here at the mouth of the Nile,
They say, "The pyramids, they're all looted; Pharaoh won't be back for a while,"
Crocodiles are hungry, see them polish their top ends with care,
I used to understand their language, but now I'm just unaware.

Used to install fire-alarms before I ever started to sing,
After all these years, I find I've been doing the same thing,
Hey, everyone, stop check your pulse - never mind, it's code blue,
Well, you might think we'd call the doctor, but no,
Well, you might think we'd call the doctor, but no,
You might think we'd call the doctor, but no, no - the opposite's true,
Oh yes, the opposite's true.