And so, the poor boy asked the king Can we go? And this is how he answered him I don't know Gotta think quick Gotta save face Caught 'tween a rock and a hard place Watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do Watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do now? If you tell him no Oh, you're a heartless man And you're gonna have a martyr on your hands If you let him go Oh, you're a spineless king And you're never gonna get 'em in line again Damned if you don't Damned if you do Whole damn nations watching you Watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do Watcha gonna do, watcha gonna do now? Here's a little tip Word to the wise Here's a little snippet of advice Men are fools Oh, men are frail Give 'em the rope and they'll hang themselves