CHORUS SINGING: Your troubles never seem to end Faced with failure after failure You have endured for far too long And you see little hope for the future
Your patience is running low Your debts will last generations You’re left with no choice, and no hope You’re giving up on Lebanon
They say he who steals has stolen And what is done is done But what are you still waiting for? Stand up! And shut down the shop (of corruption)
They have us neatly arranged on shelves Look at us, they’re selling us for a price Everyday our lives are bartered, sold To the left and to the right
This shop has many branches You’ll find them at every turn, on every corner Here, you pay up front not knowing what’s on offer Whether you’re family or a stranger
They say he who steals has stolen And what is done is done, But what are you still waiting for? Stand up! And shut down the shop (of corruption)
We are more than 4 million strong Except for that one percent And here they are playing with us Their game of heroes and thieves
We may not have a say In games of international politics But when it comes to corruption Each one of us is responsible
They say he who steals has stolen And what is done is done, But what are you still waiting for? Stand up! And shut down the shop (of corruption)