Delusions of grandeur - Pet Shop Boys

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