Embassy Lament Lyrics - Chess In Concert (2 Cd) - Josh Groban

[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 lionise him 

Fame and fortune plus 

No-one will recall it's 

Thanks to us 

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[CIVIL SERVANT 1] 

You have a wife? 

[ANATOLY] 

Yes. 

[CIVIL SERVANT 2] 

You have two children? 

[ANATOLY] 

Yes. 

[CIVIL SERVANT 3] 

And they're not coming with you? 

[ANATOLY] 

No, not for the moment. 

[CIVIL SERVANT 4] 

You say you play chess. You are good, is it? 

(Civil Servant 3 whispers in his ear) 

Oh, I hear you are the world Champion. 

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[ANATOLY] 

Since yesterday. 

[CIVIL SERVANTS] 

Tha't still good! 

[CIVIL SERVANT 1] 

Have you an appointment 

With the consul? 

[CIVIL SERVANT 2] 

If you don't we know what his 

Response'll be. 

[CIVIL SERVANTS] 

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