The Powers That Be

Lyrics

[Spoken Intro: Jim] [Jim:] This is some live rock and roll at KAOS, where rock and roll comes out of chaos and a song called… "The Powers That Be"! [Intro] (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 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 [Chorus: Roger Waters] You better run, run You better run on home You better run, run You better run on home [Bridge: Paul Carrack] 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 [Chorus: Roger Waters] You better run, run You better run on home [Break] (The powers that be, the powers that be, the powers that be…) [Verse 2: Roger Waters] 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] 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] 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