Elton John - It's Tough To Be A God (feat. Randy Newman) Lyrics
I hardly think I'm qualifiedTo come across all sanctifiedI just don't cut it with the cherubimThe town's already on its kneesBeing worshipped is a breezeI barely know the words to any hymnListen, if we don't complyTo the locals' wishes ICan see us being sacrificed or stuffedLet's be gods, the perks are greatEl Dorado on a plateLocal feeling should not be rebuffedIt's tough to be a godTread where mortals have not trodBe deified when really you're a shamBe an object of devotionBe the subject of psalmsIt's a terrifying notionAll those prayers and those salaamsAny normal man would bridleIf he's forced to be an idolAnd a normal man's exactly what I amAll the same, it's pretty clearThe scoundrels don't keep much up hereThey must have zillions under lock and keyBut gods can force them to unleashEnough to make us nouveau richeBeyond our wildest dreams, so follow me!Can't you see I won't relaxIf religious maniacsTell me I'm all-powerful and sublimeHow can I be their beliefWhen I'm lying through my teeth?Why don't we just say, "some other time"?It's tough to be a godBut if you get the people's nodCount your blessings, keep them sweet is my adviceBe nirvana, be salvationBe all things to all menButter up your congregationEvery Sunday score a tenThe alternative is direSimply frying pan to fireSo sign on two new gods for paradise
