While in the streets of all our fears
   They reign supreme as orders go
   They are the last to have their say
   And last to know it doesn't matter how you try
   It doesn't matter what you say
   They always watch with hollow eyes
   To put you down they always find a way to criticise
  
   [Chorus I:]
   The vultures fly high
   They circle over us all
   The vultures fly high
   I'll take your hand if you fall
  
   All those who sheltered in their smile
   Are scattered here from yesterday
   And if the weak are left behind
   They have to pay and though you haven't much to give
   You know they take it, yours and mine
   Sometimes it looks as though we lose
   But then in time the finger points at them
   The next in line
  
   [Chorus I]
  
   [Instrumental break]
  
   [Chorus II:]
   The vultures fly high
   They circle over us all
   The lonely sigh
   I'll take your hand if you fall
  
   [Chorus II 2x]