Back in the days of innovation There was hope in the darkest hinterland Before the days of compensation You'd rearrange all the cards left in your hand Don't you look down, you're on top of the world Breathe in the stars before you hurl Don't play it cool, when you're on fire, firebird You've travelled so far, my quasar girl Back in the days of evolution There was life amongst the dryest grains of sand Back in the days of absolution You were free to the fruits of the promised land Don't you look down, you're on top of the world Breathe in the stars before you hurl Don't play it cool, when you're on fire, firebird You've travelled so far, my quasar girl