Standing in the ruins 
Of another Black man's life,
or flying through the valley 
They're separating day and night.
"I am death," cried the Vulture. 
"For the people of the light."

Charon brought his raft 
and came from the sea that sails on souls,
And saw the scavenger departing, 
taking warm hearts to the cold.
He knew the ghetto was the haven 
for the meanest creature ever known.

In a wilderness of heartbreak 
and a desert of despair,
Evil's carrion of justice 
shrieks a cry of naked terror.
He's taking babies from their momas 
and leaving grief beyond compare.

So if you see the Vulture coming, 
he's flying circles in your mind,
Remember there is no escaping 
for he will follow close behind.
Only promised me a battle, 
battle for your soul and mine.

He taking babies from their momas
And he's leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving