Last time you dramatized
   I knew it was your job
   And you really did it well
   Next time you might criticize
   I get so confused
   What'll it be this time?
   [Chorus]
   Compromise
   Compromise
   Now, reflect, but not too long !
   Those presses are waiting,
   Can't miss that deadline !
   Even at the best of times
   You can't hope to please us all.
   So what'll it be this time?
   [Repeat Chorus]
   Reload ... Then hide again
   Each time a different view
   How's your perspective?
   Bending a little line
   You ... could ... use ... a ...
   very ... different ... kind ...
   of ...
   .. phrasing
   What'll it be this time?
   [Repeat Chorus]