/// It’s Franz Joseph’s Diamond Jubilee.
German Princes have come here to see
the Emperor, who
greets Kaiser Wilhelm (Two).
All respectful, but none bend the knee.
/// They’re each leaders of people Teutonic,
but for some, the respect is ironic.
Each man here thinks he’s best
and should lead all the rest.
(In this region of Europe, that’s chronic.)
/// It’s Franz Joseph’s Diamond Jubilee.
German Princes have come here to see
the Emperor, who
greets Kaiser Wilhelm (Two).
All respectful, but none bend the knee.
/// They’re each leaders of people Teutonic,
but for some, the respect is ironic.
Each man here thinks he’s best
and should lead all the rest.
(In this region of Europe, that’s chronic.)