bum..titty..bum.. titty.. bum..titty..bum... Well there’s a girl named Cherie — and she’s had ENOUGH! Let me tell ya what she’s shouting about… HEY! oooooooh I walked in with a mission, I walked in with the truth Got the whole wide world to tell ya — but you won’t hear a word I say, i got the proof! You say “calm down Cherie, don’t you get so heated” But the facts are plain to see — and you’re the ones who’re being conceited! That Scandinavian spirit? He was left there all alone If all the others walked away — well shouldn’t that be known? You say “it’s hearsay, Cherie, just a tale to waste your time” But I say it’s a warning — and you’re walking on a thin line! YOU SAY “WAIT A MONTH” — I SAY “RIGHT NOW!” YOU’RE ALL JUST SITTING AROUND AND DRAWLING — HOW?! I LOVE YOU'RE PROCRASTINATING PRATS, AND BUMBLING BOOBS! BUT YOUR HIDING BEHIND YOUR PAPERS AND EVADING THE TRUTHS YOU SAY “BE PATIENT DEAR” — I SAY “THAT’S NOT ENOUGH!” IVE GOT SOMETHING’S WRONG DOWN BELOW LET ME SHOW YOU ITS GETTING ROUGH! NO MORE DELAY — NO MORE “WE’LL SEE” — THE WHOLE DAMN SYSTEM’S COMING UNDONE — GET OFF THOSE CUTE BUTTS AND COME WITH ME You’re reading fiction all day long and calling it “research”! While the real world’s crumbling — you’re just stuck on your perch Probert sweetie, Harris dear — don't be in the same old rut You’d rather polish dusty files than see what’s undercut! You say “let’s send a message first, check to see if it’s true Well that's what I went and did it's what I do Now I’ve SEEN it with my own eyes — and I’m ready to burst! I try to get things done but it seems I'm cursed You say “it’s not the time, Cherie, don’t you be so bold” Well WHEN will be the time? Before it's too late and the news is old! I’m usually the one who laughs, who sings and dances too! I’m the life of every party — what’s got into you?! I don’t WANT to be this angry — I don’t WANT to make a scene! But you leave me with no choice I might get mean. Harris you don't want to see this bust Let's work together and do what's just YOU SAY “WAIT A MONTH” — I SAY “RIGHT NOW!” YOU’RE ALL JUST SITTING AROUND AND DRAWLING — HOW?! I LOVE YOU'RE PROCRASTINATING PRATS, AND BUMBLING BOOBS! BUT YOUR HIDING BEHIND YOUR PAPERS AND EVADING THE TRUTHS YOU SAY “BE PATIENT DEAR” — I SAY “THAT’S NOT ENOUGH!” IVE GOT SOMETHING’S WRONG DOWN BELOW LET ME SHOW YOU ITS GETTING ROUGH! NO MORE DELAY — NO MORE “WE’LL SEE” — THE WHOLE DAMN SYSTEM’S COMING UNDONE — GET OFF THOSE CUTE BUTTS AND COME WITH ME “Cherie, Cherie, please don’t get so fired up… We’ll put it in the calendar — give it time to perk up… A month or so, my dear — then we’ll review the case… Go get some fresh air now — put a smile upon your face…” [CHERIE — snaps, rhythm kicks right back in] A MONTH?! A MONTH TO BREATHE?! THINGS ARE FALLING APART! YOU WANT ME TO GO OUT AND DANCE WHILE THE WORLD BREAKS APART?! [playful snarl] Well I’ll give you something to write about! Id rather do something than scream and shout I’ll give you a REPORT you won’t forget — When my hands are round your NECK and I’m shaking you YET! [comedic sound effects: scuffle, grunts, tape being unrolled — rrrrrip!] [CHERIE — muffled, from behind the tape] Knickers as a gag!!! HOW INAPPROPRIATE!!! [other voice] “It seems you’ve chosen to follow your passionate drive… Well done…” [OUTRO — bouncy, defiant, fades with a wink] [CHERIE — still determined, muffled then clear] Tape me to the chair, boys — I don’t care at all! I’ll break these bonds and answer the call! You can hold me down for now — but you can’t hold back the truth! The spark is lit — and I’m living proof! [ALL — final bright chord + handclap] SHE’S CHERIE — AND SHE’S NOT GONNA WAIT! CHANGE IS COMING — IT’S NOT UP FOR DEBATE! [wink] And if you ask about the knickers… well… Some things are just TOO HOT to state!
