[Verse]

Sailing towards distant shores, on a mercantile career

Leading a life of luxury, yet always keeping it balanced

Rules of law, written down, thus shaping the years to come

The archon of all Athenians, with no wish to become a tyrant

The archon of all Athenians, with no wish to become a tyrant

[Chorus]

Called upon by wise men, declared wisest of them all

And yet I never cease to learn as I grow old

[Verse]

Saying goodbye to Draconian times, towards a brighter day

Bringing honour and praise to Apollo down at the temples of Delphi

[Chorus]

Called upon by wisе men, declared wisеst of them all

And yet I never cease to learn as I grow old

[Bridge]

And under the Attican skies, down by the deep blue sea

I witnessed the birth of a future - for you and for me

And under the Attican skies, down by the Aegean sea

I witnessed the birth of a future - for you and for me

[Intervation]

To the mass of the people I gave the power they needed

Neither degrading them, nor giving them too much rein

For those who already possessed great power and wealth

I saw to it that their interests were not harmed

I stood guard with a broad shield before both parties

And prevented either from triumphing unjustly

[Chorus]

Called upon by wise men, declared wisest of them all

And yet I never cease to learn as I grow old

[Bridge]

And under the Attican skies, down by the deep blue sea

I witnessed the birth of a future - for you and for me

And under the Attican skies, down by the Aegean sea

I witnessed the birth of a future - for you and for me

[Outro]

Rules of law, written down, thus shaping the years to come

Rules of law, written down, thus shaping the years to come