Chess [musical] - Embassy Lament

[CIVIL SERVANTS]

Oh my dear, how boring

He's defecting

Just like all the others

He's expecting

Us to be impressed (With)

What (he's)

Done (here)

But (He)

Hasn't stopped to think about the paperwork

His gesture causes

We've an embassy to run here

If these people can't strike blows for freedom

With a valid visa

We don't need 'em

If we seem off-hand then

Please remember this

Is nothing very special

He's the fourth we've had since last November

Who do these foreign chappies think they are

And when he's

Safely in the west he'll be the hero to discuss

The media will lionise him

Fame and Fortune plus

No-one will recall it's thanks to us

Have you an appointment with the consul

If you don't we know what his response'll be

He will not see you

With respect it

Buggers

Up his very taxing schedule

Pushing peace and understanding

Let us hope this won't affect it

Far too many jokers cross the border

Not a single document in order

Russia must be empty

Though we're all for basic

Human rights it makes you wonder

What they built the Berlin Wall for

Who do these foreign chappies think they are

And when you've

Filled in all the forms

And been passed clear of all disease

Debriefed, debugged, dedrugged

Disarmed and disinfected, please

Don't forget the guys who cut your keys

• Artist:Chess (musical)
• Album:ss