LYRICS:

My name is Qin Shi Huang, founded the Imperial State

China to you, mate. Yeah, yeah.

Seven regions had ruled so long, three dynasties

A nasty seven warring factions need stamina

With my army just one winner.

 

Do you see me? Do you think I’m pretty?

Good at defeating rival tribes

And I say, yes, we’re the mighty Qin!

 

Oh, I think I am first ever Chinese leader

Country has found itself a top geezer.

There has never been such a family succeeder

I’m the greatest leader, all agreed. Yeah!

 

First looking for unity, so long as you agree with me

More bureaucracy. Oh, yeah.

All the writing, currency – wait –

Built first wall of China, great!

Confucius banned, too confusing

Books not for learning but burning.

 

Oh, don’t think I’m a popular Chinese leader

Such with popularity receder.

Oh, I had to fight against every single plotter

Got an army made of terracotta.

 

Three attempts to kill me. Not even ill me.

I live for eternity. Oh, yeah.

Because I hold a key to immortality

Drink lots of mercury. [bad idea]

 

All still think I was the greatest Chinese leader

The Qin family rule was short but sweeter.

Tang, Ming, Song and the rest may have ruled for longer

But look at me, they don’t come much stronger!