Redgum - Empty Page lyrics

The interrogation now begins Machinery falls into place The writing's on the prison wall The perfect crime that leaves no trace While thieves in uniform Turn tricks of grand illusion A word is thrown against the silence Sound splinters from a bamboo cage This is the face of perfect violence Spilling life on an empty page The investigation now begins Tongues are tied, their price is paid Politicians bought and sold Banking on fear's silent trade While privateers in arms Walk the flowering plantations The execution now begins Eyes are closed, No witness seen Lightly strum the puppet's strings And you will hear the angels scream While guns from east and west Rain war on starving nations