Oh, the snake in the grass, with a politician's smile Slithers through the promises, all the while in guile With a hiss and a grin, he charms you with his flair But turn your back, he strikes, oh how life's unfair Oh, the world of beasts and the suits in ties Both play their games, both tell their lies From the cunning snake to the sneaky rat Politicians and animals, they’re birds of a feather, fancy that Now the vulture, oh so noble, circling up high Waits for you to falter, waits for you to die Just like a politician, with an eye on your seat He'll feast on your failure, oh, isn't that sweet? Oh, the world of beasts and the suits in ties Both play their games, both tell their lies From the patient vulture to the lurking shark Politicians and animals, both love the dark Look at that rat, so clever, scurrying through the night He’s got his little schemes, stays just out of sight Politicians, oh they're the same, in the shadows they scheme Nibbling at the edges, living the dream Oh, the world of beasts and the suits in ties Both play their games, both tell their lies From the quick-witted rat to the chameleon so sly Politicians and animals, both love the dark Oh, the world of beasts and the suits in ties Both play their games, both tell their lies From the quick-witted rat to the chameleon so sly Politicians and animals, both love the dark Both love the dark And the chameleon, so charming, changing every hue He’ll tell you what you want to hear, it's all just a ruse Like a politician, who shifts with the breeze Blending into any crowd, doing as they please Oh, the world of beasts and the suits in ties Both play their games, both tell their lies From the tricky chameleon to the cunning fox Politicians and animals, sly as a paradox Oh, the world of beasts and the suits in ties Both play their games, both tell their lies From the tricky chameleon to the cunning fox Politicians and animals, sly as a paradox Oh, the world of beasts and the suits in ties Both play their games, both tell their lies From the tricky chameleon to the cunning fox Politicians and animals, sly as a paradox So here’s to the creatures, and the men we elect Both masters of deception, what did we expect? In this jungle of power, where they scheme and they plan Stay sharp, stay alert, or you’re a part of their scam