Carthage's Last Roar

Alps conquered, elephants march Rome trembles, victory's arch Cannae's triumph, legend born But Carthage's support is torn Betrayed by those he fought to save Hannibal remains ever brave Carthage's last roar, echoes through time Hannibal's glory, at its prime Betrayed by home, he fights alone Strategy and courage set in stone Against all odds, he stands tall The greatest general of them all No reinforcements, promises break Yet Hannibal's will does not shake Years in Italy, Rome still stands Recalled at last to desert sands Facing betrayal with defiant pride His legend continues to ride Carthage's last roar, echoes through time Hannibal's glory, at its prime Betrayed by home, he fights alone Strategy and courage set in stone Against all odds, he stands tall The greatest general of them all Zama's battle, final test Scipio proves history's best In defeat, a warrior's pride Hannibal's legend will not subside Exiled from the land he bled to save His spirit remains forever brave From the Alps to African shores His courage eternally soars Betrayed by fear and politics Yet his resolve never submits In victory and in defeat Hannibal's spirit won't retreat Carthage's last roar, echoes through time Hannibal's glory, at its prime Betrayed by home, he fights alone Strategy and courage set in stone Against all odds, he stands tall The greatest general of them all Carthage's last roar fades away But courage lives on to this day In every underdog's fierce fight In every stand against might Hannibal's spirit guides the way For those who dare to disobey