Mr. Bonaparte Lyrics - Adrian Belew

how did you get it in your head, mr. bonaparte 

that everything you did and said would amount to law 

and all of the players and pieces on the map you drew 

should be happy to revolve their lives around you 

i live in my lonely mind 

i wonder do you ever reflect 

that you're only another man with a bag of regret 

and your life will be done in the blink of an eye 

and you won't even be a footnote on the page of time 

according to the book I read, Mr. Bonaparte 

all your plans and proclamations fall apart 

and the loyal few who remain intact 

only seem to pay attention 

while they laugh behind your back