Masked Jackal

I saw his face on every channel
His slogans in all the papers
I heard people repeat his words
I saw them shouting, his flag in their handsI saw him making promises
I heard him talk about life
But I saw his fingers too
They were crossed behind his backDarling of the TV screen
Manipulator of the purse strings
Master of the spoken word
Jackal with connectionsWorshiped by the masses
Leader with ulterior motivesAll talk and no do
Is neither a good offense or defense
Get with it boys and girls
Your house needs to be put in order tooDarling of the TV screen
Manipulator of the purse strings
Master of the spoken word
Jackal with connectionsWorshiped by the masses
Leader with ulterior motivesHis slate clean as snow
Covers over his dark pastTo be in league with workers
Pictures he loved to see
But I read in his eyes, promotion reality
He played his part to the end
Shot leaving shamblesDarling of the TV screen
Manipulator of the purse strings
Master of the spoken word
Jackal with connectionsWorshiped by the masses
Leader with ulterior motives
Worshiped by the masses
Leader with ulterior motives