The Candidate Lyrics - Singles - Michael Nesmith

Half the world concerned with a slightly tarnished masterpiece 

Hoping to return as the once forgotten culture thief 

Lying on its side, the stately vessel now replete 

With harbingers of peace, telling lies 

Waiting at the door with a stance secure in second thoughts 

Overlooking signs of the spiritual bereavement's cost 

Trying to arrive at a destination that they've lost 

To ignorance which winks at them and smiles 

Listen well 

The patience of the people soon will end 

Time will tell 

As the melting of your plastic smile begins 

Sailing ships of state and ignoring navigation laws 

Through the sea of man, the captains mad with power pause 

And congratulate themselves on the virtuous and noble cause 

Which must surely save the world and alter time