Burning Sea - Countess

Sparta and Athens, 27 years of war

Athens' triremes ruled the roaring sea

Spartan hoplites dominated the lands

Decisive victories for long not to be

Both sides won their share of the battles

And the war dragged on year after year

But after a quarter of a century of war

At last an Athenian triumph seemed near

The sea is burning

When ships of war collide

The sea is burning

On the waves warriors fight

Athens achieved victory aftr victory

But the hands of men do not fate wave

And a change in fortune was imminent

When destiny’s forces Athens did leave

A minor victory by Spartan Lysander

The fate of Athens' general did seal

Alcibiades not re-elected and retired

A crucial turn taken by fortune’s wheel

The admiral Lysander now took charge

An untypical Spartan, comfortable at sea

A trustworthy man, a friend of Persia

He built a fleet Athens' nemesis to be

The sea is burning

Dozens of triremes alight

The sea is burning

Destruction of naval might

Lysander seized many enemy cities

A ruthless campaign he led and inspired

Attacking Athens' allies and Attica itself

The Spartans gained the glory they desired

At Aegospotami the war came to an end

The Athenian fleet was completely destroyed

And the only option now left was surrender

For years to come Athens' power was void

The sea is burning

Fireworks for the gods

The sea is burning

Victory against the odds