Under great golden statues There is an ancient grave The Emperor’s fort is restless There’s something he wants to say To the princes of lazy science To the merchants of holy war He has but one instruction Be careful with metaphor
So every nation be warned Soon as the last one is mourned Another tyrant is born
To the pirates that came to follow Itching to wrench on the reins of force Napoleon sends a message: Don’t get high on your only horse
So every nation be warned ...
Whenever I fear of madness 'Cause I heard him call my name I followed his ghostly finger And I saw the world in flame.












