"Watching The Romans" (from C.O.N.T.A.C.T, a space saga)

- second installment of the song cycle C.O.N.T.A.C.T
- produced by J. Budrevo
- written by Klaus Bluetner

Julius Ceasar in his prime
See him lay it on the line
More than just a genera;
He crossed the Rubicon and conquered sweet
Cleopatra

Octavian turned Emperor
Built roads that live forevermore
Then Nero watched his city burn
He put the blame on holy men
And threw them to the lions

How can it be that they’re now watching the Romans
In the clothes they wore
How can it be that they’re now watching the Romans
Move from shore to shore
They get a real view of what we know from sources
Though it don’t happen now
They see the generals, the gear and the horses
The farmer and the plough

The senators and Congressmen
They knew they were from proud descent
They thought they’d live forever more
Until the rain came down too hard and shook them to the core

And then another Roman Boss
Nailed our Jesus to the cross
What should have been a bitter loss
Became a triumph in itself
And turned things upside down

How can it be …

How can it be …