THE POWERS THAT BE

 

Lyrics - Roger Waters

Music - Roger Waters

 

The powers that be
They like a tough game
No rules
Sorry you win, some you lose
Competition's good for you
They're dying to be free
They're the powers that be
They like a bomb proof cadillac
Air conditioned, gold taps ,
Back seat gun rack, platinum hub caps
They pick horses for courses
They're the market forces
Nice car Jack
They like order, make-up, lime light power
Game shows, rodeos, star wars, TV
They're the powers that be
If you see these come
You better run - run
You better run on home

Sisters of mercy better join your brothers
Put a stop to the soap opera right now
They say the toothless get ruthless
You better run on home

You better run - run
You better run on home

The powers that be
They like treats, tricks, carrots and sticks
They like fear and loathing, they like sheep's clothing
And blacked-out vans
Blacked-out vans, contingency plans
They like death or glory, they love a good story
They love a good story

Sisters of mercy better join your brothers
Put a stop to the soap opera state
They say the toothless get ruthless
Run home before it's too late
You better run - run
You better run on home

BILLY: Goodnight, Jim
JIM: Goodnight, Billy
UNCLE DAVID'S GREAT DANE: Woof, woof, woof!

 

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