Blues Traveler - Fallen Empire Lyrics
Heres to the fallen empire, and all the treasure thereHeres to the fallen empire, and I just dont careA toast to the mighty buildingsThat cluttered up the skyAnd Ill drink to all those fine, brave ladsWho gave it their best tryThe armies came on chargingBut the battle lasted a dayBy dawn the conquest halted thereAnd a handful rode awaySo heres to the fallen empire, and all the treasure thereHeres to the fallen empire, and I just dont careWith the general dead and buriedThe corporal of resourceRallied up the small remainsOf once-undefeated forceTheir final charge came quicklyTheir horses seemed to flyEach man knew an age had endedEach man knew hed dieSo heres to the fallen empire, and all the treasure thereHip hip hooray for the fallen empire, and I just dont careThe defenders made quick work of themAnd the war was finally wonAn eras culture grew no moreAnd a new era begunThe defenders, now the conquerorsGrow docile with desireTheir expansion surely justified nowAll hail the new empireSo heres to the fallen empire, and all the treasure thereHeres to the fallen empire, and I just cant seem to careYou know, that was many empires agoMany since have rose and fellMany more shall rise under God and heavenAnd ride off into hellTheir children have our facesTheir children were amongAnd as I too dream, my turn draws nearBecause I am that youngSo heres to the fallen empire, and all the treasure thereHeres to the fallen empire, and I really dont careI can hear it call to meLike a wolf howls to the moonYou know, now there is no life up thereWell colonize it soonSo heres to our falling empireAnd all thats fine and fairCome ride with me for an emperors crownIm young and I just dont careSo heres to the fallen empire, and all the trouble thereHeres to the fallen empire, Im a young man and I just dont care
