[Verse 1]
Bright the shine in my horn, exiled and forlorn
A damp night in Berlin, yes
Soaked in alcohol, I walk up to a doll
And say, "How you look good"

[Pre-Chorus]
Rejections follow me around
Like a dagger in my back
I tell you, man, it hurts
I've come here to express myself
’Cause I'm tired of these chains
I am tired of the strains
Walking 'cross the plains
Take me in you arms

[Chorus]
Fire red the stage I tread
Elevate me, celebrate me
Extroverted but full of fear
The Soviet trumpeter

[Verse 2]
To make them dance as fairies
Oh, to make them sing along
So close to fever pitch
And oh so close to happiness
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm tempted by their flesh
Oh, I am tempted by their stare
I don't think you dare
’Cause I am such a communist
And I'm breaking down inside
Though the world is open wide
Drowning in its tide
Take me in your arms

[Chorus]
Fire red the ground I tread
Elevate me, celebrate me
Extroverted but full of fear
The Soviet trumpeter

[Instrumental]

[Chorus]
Fire red the ground I tread
Elevate me, celebrate me
Extroverted but full of fear
The Soviet trumpeter