Chess (Complete Cast Album) - Embassy Lament текст песни

EMBASSY CLERKS
Oh my dear how boring, he's defecting
Just like all the other's 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, your 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 thus.
No one will recall it's thanks to us!

CLERK
You have a wife?

ANATOLY
Yes.

CLERK
You have two children.

ANATOLY
Yes.

CLERK
And they're not coming with you?

ANATOLY
No, not for the moment.

CLERK
You play chess? You were good at it?
Ah yes, it says here you're a world champion.

ANATOLY
Since yesterday.

CLERK
That's still good...

WALTER
Gentlemen, you guys are dealing with a major international figure. May I...

CLERK
Are you defecting too, sir?

WALTER
No. This man is a citizen of the Soviet Union. I am an American citizen, and by the authority of this government and this agency, I demand you give this man your immediate attention!

EMBASSY CLERKS
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 this 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!