[Verso 1]
There'll be fireworks tonight
Everybody's on their knees
Admiration for the one
Riot in a dead-end street
Don't be afraid to hear his voice
Tells you lies you wanna hear
You just listen and obey
Got the ticket in your hand
A new religion for the mob
For everyone to understand
We're all just clockwork toys tonight
And salvation is drawing near
[Pre Coro]
The snow covered opera tonight
Enchanted with dilated eyes
[Coro]
Living in a rat race
Dying in a rat race
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away
Living in a rat race
Living in a rat race
[Verso 2]
I got sulfur in my veins
Devil watching through my eyes
I got beauty I got brains
And there's no one to defy
I've got the power in my fingers
And the opera in my hands
[Pre Coro]
The onset of winter tonight
The mirror it gives me a smile
[Coro]
Living in a rat race
Dying in the rat race
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away
Speeding in the rat race
Bleeding in the rat chase
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away
[Solo: Bruce Kulick]
[Coro]
Living in the rat race
Dying in the race
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away
Speeding in the rat race
Bleeding in the rat chase
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away
