[Aristotle] You know the caveman gave us woad Roman soldiers built the road Egypt's pyramids were buildings at their peak [Archimedes] But when we talk of great invention It's important that we mention A special race who really were unique
[Aristotle] Plato and Pythagoras Both of them did stagger us Socrates, he showed such great technique [Archimedes] Was there ever, ever, ever [Aristotle] Such a bunch of chaps so clever [Archimedes] If you want to know the answer [Both] Ask a Greek
[Aristotle] I'm a Greek [Archimedes] I'm a Greek [Both] We are all so magnifique We invented sundials, catapults and bricks
[Archimedes] Chic and sleek [Aristotle] So to speak Our success was not a freak [Archimedes] But working hard was how we got our kicks
We created the first siren [Aristotle] And the first soldering iron [Archimedes] The Olympics, well That was quite a busy week [Both] So the next time that you go-go To the toy shop for a yo-yo Let them know-know it was thought of by a Greek!
We are Greek We are Greek [Aristotle] Nowadays, you'd call us geek But in ancient times People thought of us as tough
[Archimedes] Our physique was not weak [Aristotle] Cause when people gave us cheek We invented boxing and other violent stuff
[Both] Fiery flamethrowers for battles Pinhole cameras, baby rattles [Aristotle] "Is there nothing they can't do?" [Both] I hear you shriek [Archimedes] So, next time you take a shower [Aristotle] Or you see a lighthouse tower [Both] Just remember they were thought of by a Greek
[Aristotle] Stage acoustics, ancient harps [Archimedes] Music sounds of flats and sharps [Aristotle] Central heating at your doorsteps [Archimedes] Splints, syringes, lamps and forceps [Aristotle] Fire extinguishers, thermometers [Archimedes] Coin dispensers and odometers [Aristotle] Pontoon bridges [Archimedes] Pistons [Aristotle] Pulleys [Archimedes] Parchment [Aristotle] Prisms [Archimedes] Puppets [Aristotle] Dollies [Both] Shock absorbers, draughts and maps We were oh such brainy chaps Anchors, chewing gum The list does never cease
[Aristotle] Spinning tops [Archimedes] The dice [Aristotle] The crane [Both] Do we have to ask again [Aristotle] Did they come from Spain? [Both] No, they came from Greece!Teksty umieszczone na naszej stronie są własnością wytwórni, wykonawców, osób mających do nich prawa.
