The traveling show the best game around
Is finally coming to town driving a savior train
The crowd gathers ‘round anticipation fills the air
But the Hero fails to please
Something went wrong today his mother passed away

Thumbs down turn around turn your back to his face
Put him back in his place
Let him crash and burn if he falls from grace

Ready for the game the gladiator stands
In the stadium that’s filled with rabid fans
While they sip their lemonade relaxing in the shade
A casual decision is made and the swords’ bloody blade
Conquers all desires

Thumbs down turn around turn your back to his face
Put him back in his place
Let him crash and burn if he falls from grace

The current favorite tribe beloved stars of the show
Provide vicarious thrills for inquiring minds that wanna know
But their joyous expectations shield a judges mask
Gnashing vengeful jaws
Tearing flesh from bone while the prisoner stands alone

And the walls are closing in the rain’s pouring down
Friends can’t be found
And the road back home washed out long ago

The heaven’s brightest star eventually falls from the sky
Another quickly appears ready to give it a try
But among the dying embers a fire that once burned bright
Once lighting up the night
An eternity of blame can never rekindle the flame

And the walls are closing in the rain’s pouring down
Friends can’t be found
And the road back home washed out long ago

It’s lonely at the top on that narrow pedestal
Worshipped by a public demanding one strict rule
That you drown yourself in excess fulfilling their desire
Fantasy for hire
No weaknesses allowed or you’ll face the angry crowd

And thumbs down turn around
They turn their backs to your face put you back in your place
They let you crash and burn when you fall from grace