Have you heard an ugly whisper Is the rumour really true Just in time, we're next in line They're really after me and you Since the demonstration Clamping down on every side Rounding up the kids at random Army curfew every night
Don't repeat this conversation Don't let on we've met before Try and make like I'm a stranger I'm a man you never saw
Church police were round this morning And the army's on our track Took away my books and papers Only just got out the back I just called in to tell you That your place is being watched Don't go into work tomorrow Try and make it down the docks
Don't repeat this conversation Don't let on we've met before Try and make like I'm a stranger I'm a man you never saw
Dump your car and burn your letters Smash your glasses, cut your hair Buy a suit and take a raincoat When you go, don't tell us where Take a look outside my window I don't recognise that van Someone standing in the doorway Better make it while you can
Don't repeat this conversation Don't let on we've met before Try and make like I'm a stranger I'm a man you never saw