Fifty years ago with the world at war Hands bloodied - devastated Better believe they're back for more Pounding the world with a fits of steel Jack booted, heavy handed Careless of the pain we feel Bastards - throwing life away Killers - Alive today Oh, oh oh oh Don't tell no lies I see through your eyes You're bad to the bone Oh, oh oh oh Don't tell no lies You can't hear the cries 'Cause you're bad to the bone Times have changed, but he don't know Zoot suit, black tie Careless that the lies are low One for all and all for one Talking smooth - hidden truth Time bomb ticking just begun Bastards - throwing life away Killers - Alive today Oh, oh oh oh Don't tell no lies I see through your eyes You're bad to the bone Oh, oh oh oh Don't tell no lies You can't hear the cries 'Cause you're bad to the bone Standing alone for the world to see Non-starter - push harder He still believes his time will come Small wonder - old thunder Can't he see that he's wrong Bastards - throwing life away Killers - Alive today Oh, oh oh oh Don't tell no lies I see through your eyes You're bad to the bone Oh, oh oh oh Don't tell no lies You can't hear the cries 'Cause you're bad to the bone