Beirut Moon Lyrics - Flags And Emblems - Stiff Little Fingers

"We'd like to help you." the consul said 

"But there's nothing we can do 

Well, you knew the risks when you took the job 

After all you're not a fool 

So, don't call me, don't call me 

I just can't bend the rules 

Keep your chin up, I know it's tough 

Somehow you'll get through." 

It seems the Americans bargain and rescue 

But if you get caught you're left to rot 

Under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon 

(Chorus:) 

Under a Beirut Moon 

Sorry son, there's nothing we can do 

Under a Beirut Moon 

Different rules, we haven't got a clue 

"We can't be seen to be giving in 

To these terrorists you see 

If we talk with them it would mean the end 

Of all that we hold dear 

So don't call me, don't call me 

I'm doing all I can 

Although it seems from where you sit 

I don't give a damn." 

Back home they'll remember you in papers, on TV 

Because when you're caught you're left to rot 

Under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon 

(Chorus) 

And though you dream of being free 

There's not much hope that I can see 

Under a Beirut, under a Beirut Moon 

Now just today on the news I saw 

A hostage walking free 

He talked of how it came about 

He gained his liberty 

He said, don't give up, don't give up 

Argue, beg and plead 

Keep the pressure up, don't let it drop 

Somehow you'll get free 

He said the Americans would bargain and rescue 

But when Brits get caught they're left to rot 

Under a Beirut, under the Beirut Moon