when the rules change we can't be satisfied
a moment's thought will serve to give us pause
nothing eventuates but out of pride
we can't be sure that you will not deride
all that we say each single phrase and clause
when the rules change we can't be satisfied
our urgent need will not here be denied
we see the benefits and all the flaws
nothing eventuates but out of pride
we told the truth but you just would have lied
and quickly bowed and smiled at the applause
when the rules change we can't be satisfied
we have no secrets left for you to hide
there is no one who knows the primal cause
nothing eventuates but out of pride
were we alone we just might let things slide
but once observed are subject to the laws
when the rules change we can't be satisfied
nothing eventuates but out of pride
(C)2007, Fragano Ledgister
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