In the heat of the battle He who hesitates is lost Every word is here on my tongue but Won't come out at any cost Oh they're aching yarning These fences we invent with what we say These fences are growing taller every day These delicate fences On my mind and in my way Waiting for the dust to settle I'm waiting for another go Is it time I realise now Forgiving me is not what you want Oh they're tossing turning These fences we invent with what we say These fences are growing taller every day These delicate fences On my mind and in my way In the heat of the battle