a spoonful of sugar: istanbul, "istanbul," and eden

Take me back to Constantinople
    No, you can't go back to Constantinople
'Cause it's Istanbul, not Constantinople

That's the song as originally written.    The late-80s novelty band They Might Be Giants changed it to "No you can't go back to Constantinople, Been a long time gone, old Constantinople."    That robs the song of an important truth:  you can't go back to the place you long for, because it's changed.

Words of truth and wisdom in a light, fluffy, fun song.