stand before the gates and watch metropolis 

empires come and go we live forever 

and eternity is in your hidden eyes 

take my broken wings teach me to fly again 



I stand alone 

we stand alone 



down the empty streets head for the seven hills 

vestal virgins dance we steal the fire 

battered columns stand as silent monuments 

deep inside their dreams I see your memories 



I stand alone 

we stand alone 



we share the last champagne and watch necropolis 

still and so let's leave her to her silent walks 

the sun of Rome is set and our day is gone 

a kiss a taste of red from your open lips 



I stand alone 

we stand alone