Bolder than the pirates who used to rule the sea

Braver than the natives, who never heard of tea

They never knew what hit them, said the Spaniards later on

Empire! It was here and now it’s gone

Even the biggest elephant never forgets
And the sun never sweats. No, the sun never sweats

You were younger than a virgin, and older than the sea
You were angel, you were devil, and I was all of me
You knew you met your master, when I made you stay at home
Woman! Whatever made you roam

Even the hardest concrete never quite sets
And the sun never sweats. No, the sun never sweats

Losing is for losers, and winners play to win
Always love the sinner, you may even like the sin
The door that used to open has now closed without a crack
Woman, you’re like the Empire, and I still want you back

We may be gods or just big marionettes
But the sun never sweats
Life is a gamble, and we’re all placing our bets
And the sun never sweats. No, the sun never sweats