1
Sorry we have to say, you can’t have your way
And your irrational plan is inconsistent
And sounds thoroughly unconvincing
Dare you suggest that our judgments’ not the best
With your desperate appeal
How can we let you deal with such complicated issues
Chorus
Please understand, it’s by your own hand you’re defeated
Your way’s no good, you’ve misunderstood and feel cheated
2
Time’s not ripe for change, and we could not risk the danger
That you’d bring our way, with your radical ways
So please, you must be patient
You can’t blame the system, we came here to listen
And we gave you our time, so we cannot work out why
You seem filled with frustration
Chorus
3
Sorry we have to say, but the price that we pay,
Would be too much, too dear, too threatening we fear
For serious consideration
We bear you no malice, please don’t think that we’re callous
We sympathise with your cause, but the laws are the laws
And we’re the ones who make them
Final Chorus
Please understand, it’s by your own hand, you’re defeated
Leave us no choice, raising your voice, can’t keep seated
Outro
Sorry we have to say, you can’t have your way
And the price that we pay would be too much too dear……..
© Larry de Cléir