When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful
A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical
And all the birds in the trees, they would be singing so happly

Joyfull, playfull, watching me
But then they sent me away to teach me how to be sensible,
Logical, responsible, practical
And they showed me a world where I could be so dependable
Clinical, intelectual, cynical

Refrain:
There are times, when all the world's asleep
The questions run too deep
For such a simple man
Won't you please, please tell me what we've learnt
I know it sounds absurd
but please tell me who I am

Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,
Liberal, fanatical, criminal
"Won't you sign up your name? We'd like to feel you're
acceptable, respectable, presentable..." A vegetable!