[Intro]
One, two, three, four

[Verse 1: Jorn]
There'll be fireworks tonight
Everybody's on their knees
Admiration for the one
Riot in a dead-end street
Don't be afraid to hear his voice
Tells you lies you wanna hear

[Tobias]
You just listen and obey
Got the ticket in your hand
A new religion for the mob
For everyone to understand
We're all just clockwork toys tonight
And salvation is drawing near

[Pre-Chorus: Tobias]
The snow covered opera tonight
Enchanted with dilated eyes

[Chorus: Tobias]
Living in a rat race
Dying in a rat race
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away
Living in a rat race
Living in a rat race

[Verse 2: Tobias]
I got sulfur in my veins
Devil watching through my eyes
I got beauty, I got brains
And there's no one to defy
I've got the power in my fingers
And the opera in my hands

[Pre-Chorus: Tobias]
The onset of winter tonight
The mirror it gives me a smile

[Chorus: Tobias]
Living in a rat race
Dying in the rat race
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away

Speeding in the rat race
Bleeding in the rat chase
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away
[Solo: Bruce Kulick]

[Chorus]
Living in the rat race
Dying in the race
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away

Speeding in the rat race
Bleeding in the rat chase
Burning in the stream again
Why should I dare to break away