The Pearl and the Parthenon

Lyrics

I soldiered to the top of the Acropolis With you, my love, strapped to my chest Before you saw year one You saw the Parthenon And left a shark as a gift to the Gods Your sleep evasion Led to our nightly excursions Through the cobbled mazes of Athens You were startled by the barks of stray dogs Echoing off the ancient agora walls Thank the Gods of Olympus That taverna's lights were still lit And the inn-keeper knew Which direction was best Before you saw year one You saw the Parthenon And left a shark as a gift to the Gods