Qin Shi Huang
My name is Qin Shi Huang
Founded the Imperial State
China to you, mate
Yeah, yeah
Seven regions had ruled so long
Three dynasties, some 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 I plea for unity
So long as you agree with me
More bureaucracy
Oh yeah
Ordered 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 swift 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'll live for eternity
Oh yeah
Because I hold a key
To immortality
Drink lots of mercury
Oh, 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
(Maybe I shouldn't have taken that mercury...)