The Powers That Be

[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 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 with 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 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 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."