The Powers That Be

The powers that be, the powers that be

The powers that be, the powers that be

The powers that be, the powers that be

The powers that be, the powers that be

They like a tough game, no rules

Some you win, some you lose

Competition, good for you

They're dying to be free

They're the powers that be

They're like a bomb-proof Cadillac, air condition, gold tap

Backseat gun rack, platinum hub caps

They pick horses for courses, they're the market forces

(Nice car, Jack)

They like order, makeup, limelight power

Game shows, rodeos, Star Wars, TV

They're the powers that be

If you see them come

You better run, run

You better run on home

You better run, run

You better run on home

Sisters of mercy, better join with your brothers

Put a stop to the soap opera, right now

They say the toothless get ruthless

You better run on home (Home)

You better run, run

You better run on home

(The powers that be, the powers that be)

(The powers that be, the powers that be)

They like treats, tricks, carrots, and sticks

(The powers that be, the powers that be)

(The powers that be, the powers that be)

They like fear and loathing

(The powers that be, the powers that be)

They like sheep's clothing and blacked-out vans

(The powers that be, the powers that be)

(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 with your brothers

(Sisters of mercy)

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

You better run, run

You better run on home

You better run (You better run) run

You better run on home

You better run (You better run) run

You better run on home

You better run (You better run) run

You better run on home

You better run (You better run) run

You better run on home

You better run

(Goodnight, Jim)

Goodnight, Billy