Come down off of your cloud I've a request that you give me that crown Hush now, you've had a good run But I'm prepared to raise armies with guns I've made rings with gold from your earth I can wear them to prescribe my worth I've made shells with brass from your hand I can point them at any who stand Speak now while your tongue still has worth In the hands that will transcribe your words For now make leave of your throne Let the dust settle over these robes I've made rings with gold from your earth I can wear them to prescribe my worth I've made shells with brass from your hand I can point them at any who stand Speak now while your tongue still has worth In the hands that will transcribe your words For now you'll make leave of your throne Let the dust settle over these robes Come down off of your cloud I've a request that you give me that crown Hush now, you've had a good run But I'm prepared to raise armies with guns Speak now while your tongue still has worth In the hands that will transcribe your words For now you'll make leave of your throne Let the dust settle over these robes