Tick tock tick tock The benevolent clock suggests there's time for a break Put your pencils down, all you diligent bodies Students staring out the window in anticipation Workers with weary eyes from computer screens The ever generous clock says "Stop!" Congratulations, you have made it through another day Tick tock tick tock Are you using your time well, young souls? Your rest is upon you, there is plenty of time Ah, but now there is one second less I hope you have made the most of it The assiduous clock reminds you that this time is to be cherished Tick tock tick tock Back to work it is for you, friends You will have another break when the clock deems fit Too short, does it seem? The scheming clock insists that you do not waste its gift And it is, of course, a gift - would you question that? Tick tock tick tock The occasion is running short Is there time left to call your father? Have you the moments to spare to thank your mother? The sinister clock reveals to us its final gift It warns us that we, too, will be forgotten Once our burden has been fulfilled