Here's the man whose voice speaks for everyone
   and whose actions touch the lives of us all
   he rose with energy and style
   shake my hand, kiss my child
   sway us all with your smile
   he readily accepts acclaim
   but soon forgets that he came
   from the back streets like them
  
   so we pray to the east
   we pray to the west
   and we see the gods of the new church
   as they undertake their vow
   tell me who can save us now?
   save us from the lords of the new church
   don't say no
  
   here's the man some believe is a visionary
   here's the man who is driven by greed
   he made a fortune overnight
   in a deal that he knew
   was too good to be true
   as he bends the rules of play
   becomes obsessed with the game
   has to go all the way
  
   they feast and they fly
   while we pay the real price
   but what price do we place on life?