Before I leave this world I want to see it spin from out there Watch the colours swirl Before we blow it into shades of black and grey This could happen any day now Before I leave this world I want to see it from the bottom As close as I can get to the heart of the matter No wings and no gates Just skill-testing questions and expiry dates When you step on through the next phase Before I leave this world I want to know whatever they know 'Cause I'm not afraid to hold it Wanna blow the whole thing wide open Before I leave this world I want to tell you all that I know And say all the things I should have said a long, long time ago No wings and no gates Just skill-testing questions and expiry dates When you step on through the next phase Step up to the big stage Flip on to the last page