Now that we've got your full attention

Now that we've got your full attention
You demand polite conversation
You demand we stop our demonstrations
And join you at your suited table

 Why do you think we'd talk your language?
 You want pretend negotiation
 Why should we throw away our weapons
 Now that we've got your full attention

Now that we've finally made you listen
You want our message in translation
But it's you decides the language
What can be mentioned, what is silenced

Why do you think we'd talk your language
You want to tie us up in verbiage
Why should we throw away our weapons
Now that we've got your full attention

And now you turn your guns and face us
Not yet at bay but sensing danger
But we repudiate your guns
They are the words within your language

 You accuse us of violence
 You who hold the world to ransom
 You who steal the earth and water
 You who speak the words of murder

Now that we've got your full attention
You demand polite conversation
I don't know why you think you merit
Such extreme consideration

 You are killers and exploiters
 In far more ways than I can mention
 So let's forget about politeness
 Now that we've got your full attention

You are killers and exploiters
 In far more ways than I can mention
 Why should we throw away our weapons
 Now that we've got your full attention.

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