Romeo Dallaire
Was a straight up soldier with bands of gold on his sleeves and shoulders
He could lead an army fine as you please. He could beg for mercy down on his knees

He got a call one day
From the United Nations they said we’re sending you on a public relations.
You’re going to Rwanda bring your lawn chair if you wanna
Just a poor black country so it dont really matter

Rules and regulations
Articles and terms but the Hutu and the Tutsis opened a can of worms
Romeo Dallaire was standing all alone, dropped another quarter in the telephone

Chorus
Thank you for calling the United Nations.
We cant take your call right now cause we’re all on vacation
But if you need support hug your teddy bear
And if you’re in big trouble boys you better say your prayers

All hell broke loose
In Rwanda land. God and the angels stuck their heads in the sand
Romeo Dallaire was standing all alone, dropped another quarter in the telephone

Romeo Dallaire
Never stood a chance. They stood him up pulled down his pants
You cant fly around the kitchen from jumping off the table
You cant beat Rex Murphy in a game of scrabble

Romeo Dallaire
Do you still get angry? Do you lay awake do you think about Gandy?
Do you hold the rail when you climb the stairs? Do you cross your fingers when you say your prayers?

Romeo Dallaire
He cleaned out the closet. One day at a time and easy does it
And he loves his wife with all the power and the glory
And she warms his big old heart just like a bedtime story

Well god damn it all
Far as I can see, god damn the monster of the economy
Just a poor black country no silver and gold
So the United Nations wont answer the god damn phone