I was reading a book review

It appeared in the Sunday Review

I was reading some Cavanaugh

Can you tell me everything you saw?

I don't know if I trust your views

Your reporting on the uneven news

Can I speak if my tongue's been glued

I don't know if this'll ever do

I can't, I won't relent

I can't, I won't unbend

I can't, I won't relent

I can't, I won't unbend

If you ever wanted me to speak

Please enjoy the backs of my white teeth