Way back in ancient days

I took the shape of a golden idol

They knelt in front of me

Worshipped me, prayed to me

I saw the greed in their eyes



Longing - fame and fortune

Yearning - Wine and women

Craving - gold and happiness

Demanding - eternal life



Ever since time began

I have been the curse of men



I saw them burning down

Cities and countries

They killed millions of men

To please me, to calm me down

I saw the greed in their eyes



Longing - fame and fortune

Yearning - Wine and women

Craving - gold and happiness

Demanding - eternal life



I've been around for so long

Their faith and devotion make me strong



Longing - fame and fortune

Yearning - Wine and women

Craving - gold and happiness

Demanding - eternal life



They've prayed at my altar

With heads bowed real low

And I've been around

Whereever they go



Whereever they go

Until the end

The end of time

There's no escape



How I like your

Sacrifices

Ever since time began

Ever since time began