russian roulette

I still think this would make a great James Bond theme but, unfortunately, the Cold War's long over.

Dangerous games are best played at night, and your game is certainly bold;
so many have tried to ignore the odds, but few of them live to grow old.

Playing your Russian roulette; one chamber loaded to kill;
what kind of prize do you net when nobody else gets a thrill.

Your weapons are certainly lethal when used, but watch for the backfire my dear;
no target is safe from your all-seeing eye and none can escape without fear.

Playing your Russian roulette; one chamber loaded to kill;
what kind of prize do you net when nobody else gets a thrill.

If only your victims would put up a fight, you'd welcome the challenge I'm sure;
but how can they play when they don't know the rules and don't know what they must endure.

Playing your Russian roulette; one chamber loaded to kill;
what kind of prize do you net when nobody else gets a thrill.

So still your supremacy's safe for a while; no challengers wait at the gate.
Your time will come one day, of that you are sure, but meanwhile it's another one's fate.

Playing your Russian roulette; one chamber loaded to kill;
what kind of prize do you net when nobody else gets a thrill.

(©2000 Stewart Bowman)