Lyrics Vote Brand X - Peter Hammill

Vote Brand X

Here’s the 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, all 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
This is a man of the people in politics now
Politics now, it’s just like selling soap powder
No money down — you lucky punters —
Full guarantee
Five year’s trial free!
He is a man you can trust
By dint of 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 propagandists' 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