In a world that’s ruled by knaves
Nothings clear and fear enslaves
Freedom sinks below the waves
Almost without knowing
Who will speak and shriek out loud
For the meek & weak & cowed
Seek to wake the sleeping crowd
It’s the whistle-blower
Chorus:
Ludlow tents to Peterloo
Tyrants do what tyrants do
Screw the many for the few
They protect the schemers
They impale truth by thorn
Nail the hands of those who warn
Treat all sacrifice with scorn
Crucify the dreamers
Whistle-blowers have no choice
Conscience makes them raise their voice
When they do I say rejoice
For the whistle-blower
Whistle-blowers stand before
Hounds from hell & dogs of war
Trained to kill by tooth & claw
All the whistle-blowers
Chorus:
When the darkest arts of power
Crush the fragile freedom flower
Who will have their finest hour?
It’s the whistle-blower
Whistle-blowers we need you
Shake our chains to earth like dew
Speak for many fooled by few
Keep your whistle blowing
