Pet Shop Boys - Delusions of Grandeur lyrics

(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