Greetings From The Old World

Greetings from the Old World
What isn't dead sends you its wishes
A ghost of what we once were
Europe greets you with kisses

Here where it all started
Former heart of knowledge and wisdom
Always room for the heavy hearted
And a better security system

Greetings from the Old World
Across the sea, if you still remember
We always do, here in the Old World
As soon I've heard that love is a memory

The story goes you're still alive
Spreading your seed somewhere else
The saints wake up and sing with pride
And all the churches ring their bells

They all agree you were the one
We all agree you were the best
All dusty statues in the sun
Now raise their heads and face the west

[Interlude]

And I want you like I used to
And I thought I'd write you a letter
Greetings from the Old World
Where things can only get better