The big chariot

Britten, Benjamin

Don't help -- on the big chariot;

You will only make yourself dusty.

Don't think about the sorrows of the world;

You will only make yourself wretched.

Don't help -- on the big chariot;

You won't be able to see for dust.

Don't think about the sorrows of the world;

Or you will never escape from your despair.

Don't help -- on the big chariot;

You'll be stifled with dust.

Don't think about the sorrows of the world;

You will only load yourself with care.