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'd be singing so happily joyfully
Oh, playfully watching me
But then they send me away
To teach me how to be sensible, logical
Or responsible, practical
And they showed me a world
Where I could be so dependable
Or clinical, or intellectual, cynical
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 learned
I know it sounds absurd but please tell me who I am
I said, now watch what you say
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, or presentable, or a vegetable
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At night, when all the world's asleep
The questions run so deep
For such a simple man
Won't you please
Please tell me what we've learned
I know it sounds absurd
Please tell me who I am
Who I am
Who I am
Who I am
Supertramp
