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 watchkeeping 
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 have 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 chance, 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