Lyrics

Through a marble portal we emerged, and armless statues greeted us.
Your mirrored hall’s held a few of the greats—carving up the world,
Cutting us out. From the mirror-like marble floor, they climbed onto
Tables, the better to see Clemenceau, and Wilson, and George.
So when Ho Chi Minh pressed his case—they wouldn’t listen.
He swept the streets of New York, so cold, cold, Versailles’
Carvers wouldn’t budge.

Oh, Versailles
Oh, Versailles

Ah! Versailles—we came to see where great events transpired.
Oh, Versailles—the marble floors gave way to circus tents beneath
The towering church spires.
Ah! Versailles—nothing happens here now, nothing happens here now,
Well nothing.

Well, your one club closed early last night. So now we’ll go
To the great hall in the morning, and see for ourselves where
Ho Chi Minh and all the forgotten ones saw themselves,
Reflected in the glass.
Versailles—nothing happens here now.