When I was young I didn't know my left from right
My parents kept me prisoner from love
And as I grew up I noticed how some lives are born
Into suffering and tragedy
Fighting for my country against fascism and cruelty
Then I saw the workers plight
Came to me in pieces, building up a thesis
Rome wasn't built over night
Dr. Zhivago
I'm just waiting for my cold embargo
To be lifted and I'll bathe in your success and golden light
Cold war dictator
I once believed but now I can't accept you
How you treated Pasternak and Hungary – you upset me
1956 turned to ‘57
I was still a party animal
But not for long
There had to be a better way
To get our point across
So Justice could prevail today
Dr. Zhivago
I'm just waiting for my cold embargo
To be lifted and I'll publish all your man*scripts tonight
Cold war dictator
I once believed but now I can't accept you
How you treated Pasternak and Hungary – you upset me