What overwhelms an orator so fine

A leader sharpening his tongue until the end

The voice for raising hell

In the minds of uncounted crowds

Now falters under stress

The most dangerous of men



The most dangerous of men on Earth



The stranglehold of life is tight as drying leather

Round his neck

The well scrubbed hand now motions to subordinates

To share his death

And brandishing his words like virgin sabres

High above his head

The venom of experience

Dies peacefully in bed

The dream releases all aggression

And twists his nightmare to its first confession

Heavy guarded eyes

And outside threats that creep inside



Our friend is on the other side

The most dangerous of men on Earth



With no special powers or wealth to elevate himself

He'll be forever falling last in line

Behind the faceless millions he betrayed

He made his mark on history

And bore it past the grave



Our friend is on the other side

The most dangerous of men on Earth



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Chant Vocals: ROBERT PALMER & RUPERT HINE

Guitar: JAMIE WEST-ORAM