N.I.M.B.Y. (not in my back yard)

Everyone agrees it’s a good idea,

One that will reap a real benefit.

Just don’t put it in my back yard.

That’s something I simply will not permit.

 

Now, I’m not heartless, don’t you know?

I feel compassion for those folk,

But I don’t want them in MY neighborhood.

My God! I think I’d have a stroke

 

If I had to associate, or

Even pass them on the street. No.

Let them find someplace where

Indiscretion isn’t indiscreet.

 

What? You think I’m insincere?

You say that I’m a hypocrite?

My friend, I have you know that

I am totally the opposite.

 

I don’t mind if you have your way.

I’ll even stand as your vanguard.

Go! Build the project of your dreams…

Just not in my back yard.