They dwell in a palace of ivory and gold In beauty and comfort, a fortune untolled Yet, out in the courtyard injustice prevails They've turned their backs on what Lordship entails They squander their riches on oceans of wine The masses are starving while ministers dine The Bringers of Sorrow, the Masters of Pain Rise up in anger, let sweet vengeance reign! Tear down the walls - tear down the walls A code of corruption, a throne of despair A common affliction the townspeople share Depriving the hungry and robbing the poor Slaves to a system they loathe and deplore A bounty of torment, abuse of command The wicked are crippling this misgoverned land The innocent perish, the cruel remain Take up your sabres, let sweet vengeance reign! Tear down the walls - tear down the walls Tear down the walls - tear 'em down! The peasants are storming this palace of gold By evil repressors, no longer controlled The banner of justice unfurled overhead The victors rejoicing, the conquered lie dead Yet few of them know what the future will bring Another unjust and unmerciful King The nature of Monarchs is always the same Soon time will come to let sweet vengeance reign! Tear down the walls...