Embassy Lament Lyrics & Chords By Björn Ulvaeus & Benny Andersson

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 offhand 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 lionize 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, de-drugged, disarmed
and disinfected please!
Don't forget the guys who cut your keys