Vote Brand X Songtext
von Peter Hammill

Here′s a modern political man
For sure he's nobody′s fool
Believes in media coverage
As a promotional tool
Trust in him because he's got the right face
Just in case you harbour doubt
Here is a slogan to tout

He's such a principled man
A heart ruled by his brain
You′ve seen the TV commercials
You′ve seen the poster campaign
You've seen the ads in the papers
There′s nothing else to explain

Just some words to maximise the market
Just a message that will reach the target
Promises that turn to dust
He is a man you can trust
Here is a man you can trust


This is a man of the people
In politics now
Politics now
It's just like selling solid powder
No money down
You lucky punters
Full guarantee
Five years trial free

He is a man you can trust
Here is a man you can trust
Bite into market research
He knows which truths he should tell
He′s got the mark of conviction
It serves the agency well
Yes, he's on course for election
In politics now

Trust the propagandist′s manifesto
Trust the politician with the promo
Trust the ads to buy your vote
Vote for Brand X
It's just like selling soap powder
Whatever next?
You lucky punters
Full guarantee
Whatever next?
Show trials by decree


The show trials are free
The show trials come free
Vote for Brand X
The show trials come free
Vote for Brand X
The show trials come free
Vote for Brand X
Vote for Brand X
Vote for Brand X
Vote for Brand X