The Powers That Be (2023 Single Mix)

Lyrics

[Spoken Intro: Jim] [Jim:] This is some live rock and roll at K.A.O.S., where rock and roll comes out of chaos and a song called… "The Powers That Be"! [Hook: Backup singers] (The powers that be, the powers that be, the powers that be…) [Verse 1: Roger Waters] They like a tough game, no rules Some you win, some you lose Competition, good for you To die, 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 thе market forces (Nice car, Jack!) Thеy like order, make-up Limelight, power Game shows, rodeos Star Wars, TV They're the powers that be If you see them come [Chorus: Roger Waters, Backup singers] You better run, run You better run on home You better run, run You better run on home [Bridge: Paul Carrack, Roger Waters] 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 [Guitar Solo] [Chorus: Roger Waters, Backup singers] You better run, run You better run on home [Break: Backup singers] (The powers that be, the powers that be, the powers that be…) [Verse 2: Roger Waters, Backup singers] They like treats, tricks Carrots and sticks (The powers that be…) They like fear and loathing (The powers that be…) They like sheep's clothing (The powers that be…) And blacked-out vans Blacked-out vans Contingency plans They like death or glory (death or glory) They love a good story [Bridge: Paul Carrack, Roger Waters, Backup singers] 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 [Chorus: Paul Carrack, Roger Waters, Backup singers] You better run, run You better run on home You better run, run You better run on home You better run, run You better run on home You better run, run You better run on home You better run, run You better run on home You better run, run You better run on home You better run [Spoken Outro: Jim & Billy] [Billy:] Goodnight, Jim [Jim:] Goodnight, Billy