Delusions Of Grandeur Lyrics

Pet Shop Boys Delusions Of Grandeur

(Tennant/Lowe)
The cathedral's glittering on coronation day
Crowned heads and cardinals under military sway
I approach the altar slowly in a humble shroud
To receive the acclamation of the loyal crowd
     Give me power over people
     In a palace with a permanent guard
     And the flags unfurled
     Give devotion, dedication, celebration
     Not some cheap charade
     And I'll rule the world
     All of these delusions of grandeur
     'Cause they said: "We don't understand you"
     And I want revenge
In audience I receive the media's pleas
They kiss my ring in interviews on bended knees
In victory I am magnanimous and charming when
I speak exclusively at length to CNN
     About power over people
     In a palace with a permanent guard
     And the flags unfurled
     With devotion, dedication, celebration
     Not some cheap charade
     I will rule the world
     All of these delusions of grandeur
     Because they said: "We don't understand you"
     And I want revenge
Ring the bells, tell everyone
Ring the bells, tell everyone
Ring the bells, tell everyone
Revolution can be fun
     All of these delusions of grandeur
     'Cause they said: "We don't understand you"
     And I want revenge
     Give me power over people
     In a palace with a permanent guard
     And the flags unfurled
     Give devotion, dedication, celebration
     Not some cheap charade
     And I'll rule the world
Ring the bells, tell everyone
Revolution can be fun