Ever Since Time Began

Way back in ancient days
I took the shape of a golden idol
They knelt in front of me
Worshipped me; Prayed to me
I saw the greed in their eyes
Longing — fame and fortune
Yearning — wine and women
Craving — gold and happiness
Demanding — Eternal life, eternal life
I saw them burning down
Cities and countries
They killed millions of men
To please me; to calm me down
I saw the greed in their eyes
Longing — fame and fortune
Yearning — wine and women
Craving — gold and happiness
Demanding — Eternal life, eternal life
I’ve been around for so long
Their faith and devotion make me strong
I saw them burning down
Cities and countries
They killed millions of men
To please me; to calm me down
I saw the greed in their eyes
Longing — fame and fortune
Yearning — wine and women
Craving — gold and happiness