Don't Be Late

Look at him running, there's so far to go He's very short of breath And he'd said don't be late Just don't be late With his parcel tucked tight under his arm He's sure he's passed half way And he'd said don't be late Just don't be late Did you do everything you're told The instruction you had was old I wasn't sure if I'd hear you I'm glad you're still alright It's all been arranged for ten The streets should be clear by then I've done all that you told me I'm sure that they will wait Their timing was made quite clear If we're late they will not appear They don't know, they don't know They don't know how far we've had to go Can you pick up this slowing pace You're running a losing race No, soon we'll see them, then you'll know That I have not delayed, he said Hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you might be late Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you may be late If we're late, I will not survive They will keep me alive It's not too far now And I can only wish you luck, friend I'm sorry I go alone This metal is a cold home I can see them waiting A few more steps and you'll be there, he said Hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you might be late Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry, you may be late Just hurry and don't be late You'd better hurry you may be late