[Verse 1]
It's a national chain with a memorable name
Selling arts and crafts
With a cute little hustle flexing their muscle
And a knack for black market artifacts

[Pre-Chorus]
Alizarin crimson
Magic white and
Midnight black
Once you see the happy valley
There's no going back

[Chorus]
The cradle of civilization
Looks better in a proper frame
All smiles and matching sweaters
Hanging on the wall with collectible plates

[Verse 2]
Pazuzu's wings stretch far and wide
Above the bedazzlers
Idle hands make for devil's work
So, bring on the dancing satyrs

[Pre-Chorus]
Alizarin crimson
Magic white and
Midnight black
Once you leave the happy valley
There's no turning back
[Chorus]
The cradle of civilization
Looks better in a proper frame
All smiles and matching sweaters
Hanging on the wall with collectible plates
The cradle of civilization
Looks better in a proper frame
All smiles and matching sweaters
Hanging on the wall with collectible plates

[Instrumental Interlude]

[Verse 3]
The haboob busts the doors wide open and then
Miss Inanna comes strutting through
All decked out in seasonal wares
And a cart full of royal blue

[Chorus]
The cradle of civilization
Looks better in a proper frame
All smiles and matching sweaters
Hanging on the wall with collectible plates
The cradle of civilization
Looks better in a proper frame
All smiles and matching sweaters
Hanging on the wall with collectible plates