Lyrics:

Charity, all the world really needs is charity
We're living in a dream

I'll plead with you all till it tears me apart
Is this all that we want ? Is this all that we really are ?

Hey, if you want, turn away if you want, turn away if you like
For the rest of your life, every day, every night
In your house and your car, yes I know who you are
Can you not hear the world in its pain trying to call to you ?

Oh oh, charity, we're living in a dream
(Charity) can't fool me with your vanity
I've seen what's in your heart

I'll plead with you all till it tears me apart
Is this all that we want ? This is all that we really are

Will our hearts ever change ? Does it sound so strange ?
When people touch children cry, can you not wonder why ?
In your own little world, can you not say a word ?
Try to help someone else on the search or assert yourself

Oh oh, charity, we're living in a dream
(Charity) can't fool me with your vanity
I've seen what's in your heart

(Charity) all the world really needs is charity

Is this all that we want ? Is this all we really are ?