Don't Be Late (Chapter 2)

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 toldThe 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 tenThe 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 clearIf 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 paceYou'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 surviveThey will keep me alive] It's not too far now And I can only wish you luck, friend [I'm sorry I go aloneThis 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