It's the oldest story
And the longest fall
You think you've got away with it
But you've got nothing at all
All that glitters is fool's gold
And the silver lining in your pocket
Only weighs you down more
Love wasn't enough for you
Blood and bones for golden thrones
Now you're king of the castle
Practising what you preach
Love wasn't enough
'Get me more
stuff!'
Bullets and brass
Bombs and glass
It's the oldest story
And the longest fall
You think you've got away with it
But you've got nothing at all
Now you're king of the castle
Sowing what you reap
And that silver lining in your pocket
Only weighs you down more
In a hell of your own making
It's the oldest story
And the longest fall
