Stereolab - Wow and Flutter lyrics

I didn't question, I didn't know
As far as I'd seen, life was endless
When I realised I had to let go
We are mere mortals as to the rest

It's not eternal, imperishable
While on the move
It's not eternal, interminable
Progress is the clue

I thought IBM was born with the world
The US flag would float forever
The cold opponent did pack away
The capital will have to follow

It's not eternal, imperishable
Oh, yes, it will go
It's not eternal, interminable
The dinosaur law

It's not eternal, imperishable
Oh, yes, it will go
It's not eternal, interminable
The dinosaur law

Look at the symbols, they are alive
They move, evolve, and then they die