Hawkwind - Shot Down in the Night lyrics

Numbers called as they're waiting in a line Camouflaged like a jungle snake Acting tough, just enough 'Til they start to break Then they're off with a rush of adrenalin Holding on to a world unseen The only sound is the pumping of the great machine [Chorus] The secret's only for a few Superpower looks down on you Someone's watching every move You can break the lock and turn on the light? You know your danger feelings are right Try to run or put up a fight You'll be shot down in the night Shot down like an animal See them run like rats from the factory Push them out to the twilight zone Let them feed on their needs 'Til they're overthrown Take them up to a place in the gallery Show them God with an angel face Curtain call for the fall Of the Human race Play it straight and it seems like a mystery Tell the truth and it sounds like lies Looking down at the ground With your angry eyes Play the game and you'll see there's a difference Join the ranks and you'll get your kicks See the world, and the girls, and the dirty tricks