The Rumination - Law and Disorder Lyrics

Oh, the champion of law and grace
Always preaching 'bout the moral race
"Protect our land, keep filth away!"
Guess he meant just for the day

Suits and slogans, flags held high
Speeches pure, with righteous pride
But when the cameras fade to black
He takes the long road right out back

Oh, law and order, strong and proud
Till the lights are turning down
Rules are rules-just not for me
Hypocrisy sets us all free!

"Foreign scum!" he used to yell
"Lock 'em up! Send 'em to hell!"
But in the dark, with cash in hand
Suddenly, he's a helping man

Extra cash for extra risk
No protection-just his fist
A girl too young, a life enslaved
But hey, she should be grateful, babe

Oh, law and order, strong and proud
Till the lights are turning down
Rules are rules-just not for me
Hypocrisy sets us all free!

Oops, got caught-what a mess
Media storm, public stress
"No, not me! It's all a trick!"
Blame the press, deny it quick!

Resignation? No, my friend
Just a break-this ain't the end
A little time, a little space
Then back to lead the moral race

Oh, law and order, strong and proud
Till the lights are turning down
Rules are rules-just not for me
Hypocrisy sets us all free!

Raise your flags, chant my name
Soon you'll vote for me again
Forgiven fast, forgot the crime
Power cleanses every time