The Powers That Be Lyrics - Roger Waters

The powers that be 

They like a tough game 

No rules 

Some 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 them 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 with your brothers 

Put a stop to the soap opera state 

They say the toothless get ruthless 

Run home before its too late 

You better run - run 

You better run on home