When the tyrant lost his head No more tears were shed You dreamed about a world of splendor A lasting guarantee A plain democracy To cast aside the old agenda There's a need for great impact In the wake of such an act Approaching you in search of contact Heir apparent coming through Ticker tape, parade debut The madness is over Heir apparent's here to speak Redemption to the poor and weak A rush of vigor When power changes hands The list of new demands Overshadows best intentions Chaos takes its toll When people want control Just another foul convention But tonight it's getting done Free thought for everyone Look out for the new horizon Heir apparent coming through Ticker tape, parade debut The madness is over Heir apparent's here to speak Redemption to the poor and weak A rush of vigor When you sacrifice yourself For what you believe in There's a chance you might succeed Heir apparent coming through Ticker tape, parade debut The madness is over Heir apparent's here to speak Redemption to the poor and weak A rush of vigor Heir apparent coming through Ticker tape, parade debut (When you sacrifice yourself) The madness is over (For what you believe in) Heir apparent's here to speak Redemption to the poor and weak (There's a chance you might succeed) A rush of vigor Heir apparent coming through Ticker tape, parade debut The madness is over Heir apparent's here to speak Redemption to the poor and weak A rush of vigor