It was a night meeting
Somewhere in a troubled land
They came with no greeting

Left without a shaken hand
Nearby the town sleeping
Was unaware of what was done

No need for watch-keeping
They'll be gone before the sun


You may not see just where the sense is
In the actions of the state
You may not know the consequences

Of their actions till too late
The rival factions still debate
As shadows gather at your gate


It was a night meeting
They won't admit on either side

There'll be no press briefing
Information classified


It was a night meeting
Independently arranged
To get a signed treaty

Force the government to change
Secret diplomacy without the means
To make their policy prevail

Meanwhile the powers that be behind the scenes
Had guaranteed to see them fail


You seem beyond the jurisdiction
Of the democratic powers
You do not see the contradiction

Of the watchmen in the towers
You turn your back as night devours
The final choice, the final hours


It was a night meeting
These are men who won't be missed

their lives were just fleeting
They don't officially exist