Has history taught us nothing but repetition of failure?nDo the writings on the wall hold the secrets of the ancients?nForgotten scripturesnProphetic tales of misfortunenWind-swept and rushed away with the sands of timenAn unfortunate series of eventsnAnd so the siren soundsnThe curtain calls and these great cities cripple beneath their lightsnGiving into a bastardized sense of renewalnNo monuments to be rebuilt on the empty foundationsnBone by bonenTo the ruins with us allnBrick by bricknKingdoms rise and fallnSo say goodnightnAnd say goodbye