I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
My body's broke, my heart is shattered
But I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
Ringing 'til the day I die
Ten tons in my hands, I can't leave 'til I break this stone
God laughs at my plans, long cursed my brittle bones
Time flies...I stand...here still, but not surprised
One grain...of sand...for all the years I've tried
I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
My body's broke, my heart is shattered
But I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
Ringing 'til the day I die
A lifetime of sacrifice for one chance to see the light
Visions of a paradise, out of reach, but in my sights
Time flies...I stand...here still, but not surprised
One grain...of sand...for all the years I've tried
I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
My body's broke, my heart is shattered
But I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
Ringing 'til the day I die
I raise it higher every day. The thunder rings, but all in vein
A grain of sand is all it takes...to haunt a man in to the grave
So, I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
My body's broke, my heart is shattered
But I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
Ringing 'til the day I die
I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
My body's broke, my heart is shattered
But I keep on swinging that ten-ton hammer
Ringing 'til the day I die