Protection Racket

For the common good That glare so piercing It will burn through your back Reach, re-educate the soul (Even though this is feigned) Because you need to be taken to task Because you need to be taken to task Obscure my face In shadows I'll consolidate Unmasked, I'd be whipped into shape In shadows I'll consolidate False alarmist - they will brand it on your back Or maniacal sadist When you are barely defence-minded Because you walk right out of step Obscure my face Effectively decapitate Unbowed through The smear campaign Effectively decapitate Effectively, socially Protectively decapitated Whiteout in the blackout So everybody's running scared Whiteout in the blackout Rank and file and all upstanding With selective downplaying Whiteout in the blackout Whiteout in the blackout So the oft-duped Are grossly impaired Whiteout in the blackout Startled, unsettled Thus curiosity expelled Whiteout in the blackout Homogenous - I'm surplus to this time That's well contained Sullied rat in basement trap With vital exposé Whiteout in the blackout Startled, unsettled Thus curiosity expelled Whiteout in the blackout For your own protection For the retardation...