I woke up today
On a hospital bed
And the white coats say
"You were next to dead"

But you're the perfect criminal
And so we gave you life
You're the perfect criminal
And we need the perfect crime

What you did before
Believe that we don't care
Your country needs you now
And this is why you're here

'Cause you're the perfect criminal
And there'll be a time
For the perfect criminal
To commit the perfect crime

Say your lines like we taught you to
And you'll be just fine in the interview
Help the minister and understand
That he saved your life, he's your only friend

You're the perfect criminal
And so we gave you life
You're the perfect criminal
And we need the perfect crime
Yes, you're the perfect criminal
And there'll be a time
For the perfect criminal
To commit the perfect crime