Salomon Song

You saw the wise Solomon
You know what became of him!
Everything was crystal clear to that man
He cursed the hour of his birth
And saw that everything was in vain
How great and wise was Solomon!
And look, it wasn't even night yet
The world already saw the consequences
Wisdom had brought him so far
Lucky is the one who’s free from it!

You saw the beautiful Cleopatra
You know what became of her!
Two emperors fell prey to her
She whored herself to death
And withered away, turned to dust
How great and beautiful was Babylon!
And look, it wasn't even night yet
The world already saw the consequences
Beauty had brought her so far
Lucky is the one who’s free from it!

You saw the bold Caesar then
You know what became of him!
He sat like a god on an altar
And was murdered, as you heard
And that was when he was at his peak
How he cried out loud: Even you, my son!
And look, it wasn't even night yet
The world already saw the consequences
Boldness had brought him so far
Lucky is the one who’s free from it!

And now you see Macheath and me
God knows what will become of us!
Our passion was so great
Where have we lost our way
That they now take him to the gallows
There you see the wages of our sin
And look, it’s still not night
The world already sees the consequences
Passion has brought us so far
Lucky is the one who’s free from it!