The Powers That Be (2023 Single Mix) Roger Waters and the Bleeding Heart Band (Ft. Paul Carrack)

[Spoken Intro: Jim]
[Jim:] This is some live rock and roll at K.A.O.S., where rock and roll comes out of chaos and a song called… “The Powers That Be”!

[Hook: Backup singers]
(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, good for you
To die, to be free
They're the powers that be
They like a bombproof Cadillac
Air-conditioned, gold taps
Back seat gun rack
Platinum hubcaps
They pick horses for courses
They're thе market forces
(Nice car, Jack!)
Thеy like order, make-up
Limelight, power
Game shows, rodeos
Star Wars, TV
They're the powers that be
If you see them come