Lyrics
(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 like a bombproof Cadillac
Air-conditioned, gold taps
Back seat gun rack
Platinum hubcaps
They pick horses for courses
They're the market forces
(Nice car, Jack)
They like order, make-up
Limelight power
Game shows, rodeos
Star Wars, TV
They're the powers that be
If you see them come
You better run (you better run)
Run
You better run on home
You better run (you better run)
Run
You better run on home (home)
Sisters of Mercy better join with your brothers (brothers)
Put a stop to the soap opera right now (yeah)
They say the toothless get ruthless
You better run on home (home, home)
You better run (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 (the powers that be)
Carrots and sticks (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 (the powers that be, the powers that be)
And blacked-out vans (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