1. I used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sweep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing: "Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!" One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of sand, pillars of sand
2. Some might say that sunshine follows thunder Go and tell it to the man who cannot shine Some might say that we should never ponder On our thoughts today cos they will sway over time
3. I found God On the corner of First and Amistad Where the west Was all but won All along Smoking his last cigarette I said, "Where you been?" He said, "Ask anything".
4. Oh - thinkin' about all our younger years There was only you and me.. We were young and wild and free. Now nothin' can take you away from me.. We bin down that road before.. But that's over now.. You keep me comin' back for more.