The first contact with aliens need not be disastrous
But we shouldn't wonder why it drives us to fear
On earth every time when modern met ancient
Saw the theft of riches and slaughter of innocents
We can't assume our chances will be any better
Than when Aztec tribes met the Conquistadors
Stone Age warriors and armed and armored men
It was a collision of cultures, driven by greed
Historically speaking ancient peoples died by disease
And by bullets and by forged steel
