The Key
Taylor Roger Lyrics

There once was a king of Paris
There was a time when a king ruled over Paris.

There once was an emperor of Brazil
At some point in history, Brazil was ruled by an emperor.

There was maybe a Loch Ness monster
There is speculation that there exists a creature called the Loch Ness monster.

There once was a Buffalo Bill
In the past, there lived a person known as Buffalo Bill.

Now you can search the whole wide planet
In the present, with modern technology, one can search the entire Earth.

Scratching in the mud and worms
This search involves digging through mud and dirt.

But an honest politician / Is just a contradiction in terms
It is difficult to find a politician who is truthful and transparent.

And if I had the keys to the kingdom / I'd hand them straight to you
If I had the power to control everything, I would give it to you.

In another time another place / Another life another waste
In an alternate reality, life may be perceived as pointless and unfulfilling.

Sometimes the last thing you wanna know is the truth
There are moments when individuals would rather not know the reality of a situation.

With your bishops priests and mullahs / And all the mumbo jumbo clans
Some groups of religious leaders and their practices can be seen as irrational.

When you're not accepting women / How can you love your fellow man?
It is hypocritical to claim brotherhood and love towards humanity while simultaneously holding sexist beliefs.

A 'sensible' religion / Is just a contradiction in terms
It is a challenge to find a religious system that is both rational and practical.

Another love another lie / Another small way to die
Each time one experiences heartbreak or deceit, it can be seen as a small death - a loss of faith, innocence or dreams.