A Powerful Thing

When I was a toddler
Daddy took the strap
And said, "I'm gonna teach you, son
How not to grow up like a sap"
And every time he whacked me
This message came across
"Don't ever be an employee
Always be the boss"

And, Walker, can't you tell?
I learned my lesson well

When I say "Dance", watch 'em dance
When I say "Stop", see them stop
When I say "Sing", hear them sing
Power is a wonderful thing

Yes, boss, I agree
You certainly overpower me

When I say "Laugh", hear 'em laugh
When I say "Weep", watch 'em weep
When I want noise, bells will ring
Power is a beautiful thing

Take Rita, for example
She made all the magazines
'Cause when Lindy landed home from France
She kissed him first, but not by chance
I staged that happy circumstance
The first of many brilliant routines
Now I know what humility means

So, if I smile, say "Hello"
But if I'm bored, off you go
If I say "Jump", up you'll spring
'Cause I've got power, you've got power
Lots of power, tons of power
And power is a powerful thing

Take you, for example
You're an honest man (I guess)

But when I say lie (I lie)
When I say cheat (I cheat)
When I say steal (I steal)
And what do you say? (Yes!)
Say it again (Yes!)
Louder please! (Yes...)

So here's the deal, good old sport
I'm the star you support
If I'm mad, you'll feel my sting
I'll kneel down and kiss your ring
'Cause you're the subject and I'm the king

But power corrupts (so I'm corruptible)
Power destroys (but I'm indestructible)
It's a fact that power is a powerful thing!
Walker, sit down