Communists

[Verse 1]
Communists are no longer dangerous
They're not even close to the top of the list
We have cybercriminals
Bioterrorists
Letter bombers
Stalkers
Paramilitary groups
But in 1917 they were righteous and they were mean
And they executed anyone who dared oppose the new regime
Tidy ideology, selected by the few
For the reconstructed many, any system of beliefs will do

[Verse 2]
Communists are no longer dangerous
Who could have predicted this stupefying twist?
We have Hollywood producers
Rap metal bands
Politicians
Belgians
Escaped zoo animals
Religious fundamentalists and other stalwart foes
Of the principles of reason, season-ticket holders to the show
Of power, men who cower behind propaganda tools
And absurd interpretations of a set of very simple rules

[Outro]
Communists are no longer dangerous
Communists are no longer dangerous
Except in parts of China
No longer dangerous