Beasts both wild and domestic have got
The taste and smell of human creatures,
But to walk every day on their hind feet is
The poor humans’ unfortunate lot.

Today the audience, today the audience
Is fed up with circus trainers and their dominance,
But if you really want to dominate
Work in the police force - that would be great!

Just a few decent people have got
The taste and smell of human creatures,
But to walk every day on their hind feet is
The poor beasts’ sad unfortunate lot.

Today the residents, today the residents
Are fed up of town officials and their dominance,
But if you really want to dominate
Work in the circus - that would be great!