Just like the man who rides the river Down to the burning sea And he's not getting any older Not like you or me He's been around since time eternal Helped Nero light the fires in Rome Ghengis Khan was in his pocket Light the fires upon your home Call him a helper, watch him grin Call him what you like Lock your heart, don't let him in So if you feel it's getting colder He'll chill you to the spine Then before you get much older He'll do the same to mine Call him a helper, watch him grin Call him what you like Lock your heart, don't let him in He's immortal So please don't ask me what he's here for 'Cause I don't really know He'll just invite himself a new war You'll be gone before you know Call him a helper, watch him grin Call him what you like Lock your heart, don't let him in