Lyrics/Muziek: Roger Waters

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Radio K.A.O.S.

Songtekst:

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”…

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 goood 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

Billy: Goodnight, Jim.
Jim: Goodnight, Billy.
Uncle David’s Great Dane: Woof, woof, woof!