Dragons made of silk surround his chariot Shining armours, chanting Sending minds aloft Though times are so hard Now it's time to greet with joy Hail the master of the world Glorious and bold Victor by land and by sea Get down on your knee Bring light and flowers for he has come Salute him 'cause he's the one Purpleborn - noble, lorn World of thine - earthly or divine? Here he comes wearing a jewelled diadem Few will meet him or kiss his purple robe's hem He has got the power of life and death, untold Hail the master of the world Glorious and bold Victor by land and by sea Get down on your knee Bring light and flowers for he has come Salute him 'cause he's the one Purpleborn - noble, lorn World of thine - earthly or divine? Hail the master of the world Slowly growing old Victor by land and by sea Will he ever be? Bring light and flowers for he has come Salute him 'cause he is the one Purpleborn - noble, lorn World of thine - earthly not divine