They ripped up all the grass
And they cut down all the trees
Built a fence - little sign says
"Keep away, if you please."
And it was difficult to argue
With the trenches and the guns
50,000 volts, the wires buzzing
Touch it and you're D.O.A.
D.C.
Deceased!
Your secret's safe with us
The trucks roll in at midnight
Skull and crossbones on the headlights
They carry poison
Carry fission for the black zone
Hear the test-tubes bubble
With disease for enemies
I hope there's not a breeze!
And the villagers line up
Outside with Placards, sing 'Abide with me'
The guards just laugh; smoke rises
In the distance
Because the black zone is here to stay
And it's here to protect us
Til that black and bitter day
When test-tube spills and blows us all away