The traveling show the best game around
Is finally coming to town driving a party train
The crowd gathers ‘round anticipation fills the air
But the Hero fails to please
Something went wrong today, the favorite song wasn’t played
Thumbs down turn around turn their backs to his face
Put him back in his place let him crash and burn if he falls from grace

Ready for the game the gladiator stands
In the stadium that’s filled with rabid fans
While they sip their lemonade relaxing in the shade
A casual decision is made
And the sword’s bloody blade is trained to obey
Thumbs down turn around turn their backs to his face
Put him back in his place let him crash and burn if he falls from grace

The current favorite tribe beloved stars of the show
Provide vicarious thrills for inquiring minds that wanna know
But their joyous expectations wear a judgment mask
Gnashing vengeful jaws
Tearing flesh from bone while the prisoner stands alone
Thumbs down turn around turn their backs to his face
Put him back in his place let him crash and burn if he falls from grace

The heaven’s brightest star eventually falls from the sky
Another quickly appears ready to give it a try
But among the dying embers a fire that once burned bright
Once lighting up the night
An eternity of blame can never rekindle the flame
Thumbs down turn around turn their backs to his face
Put him back in his place let him crash and burn if he falls from grace

It’s lonely at the top on that narrow pedestal
Worshipped by a public demanding one strict rule
That you drown yourself in excess fulfilling their desire fantasy for hire
No weaknesses allowed or you’ll face the angry crowd
And then thumbs down turn around they’ll turn their backs to your face
Put you right back in your place
They’ll let you crash and burn when you fall from grace