[verse]
A nuclear plant set for the coast
four hours north of Manila
Bishops warn of lasting damage

[pre-chorus]
Public dissent limited by red-tagging
clergy aware of their protected voice
[pause]

[chorus]
Four hours north of Manila
events move faster than distance
Four hours south to Manila
roads stall before the city

[verse]
Cooling drawn from open water
debris striking the intake points
systems showing inconsistent behavior

[pre-chorus]
Plans continue without adjustment
warnings noted but set aside

[chorus]
Four hours north of Manila
events move faster than distance
Four hours south to Manila
roads stall before the city

[bridge]
Fukushima shows how coastal failure endures
time no longer matching the threat

[outro]
Four hours north of Manila
(Four hours south to Manila)