The Powers That Be lyrics

[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's good for you

They'll die 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

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[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 its 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