Roger Waters - The Powers That Be [tekst, tłumaczenie i interpretacja piosenki]

[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."