Knowing fully well
that nothing is permanent
in this life,
Man acts as if he is eternal
With arrogant temperament
That he can never be destroyed.

How false can this world be?
How false can this world be?
Knowing fully well
that nothing is permanent
in this life
we continue to welcome all strife.

Even though the child
may love his mother
and the mother
may love the child,
it is ultimately material issues
that govern their love for each other.

How false can this world be?
How false can this world be?
Knowing fully well
that nothing is permanent
in this life
we continue to welcome all strife.

Even though Man may have
all that he needs
with avarice and greed
On these he feeds
Not realizing that nothing is his
And nothing he needs.

How false can this world be?
How false can this world be?
Knowing fully well
that nothing is permanent
in this life
we continue to welcome all strife.