My mind is full of ideas About life and living here And now I've reached my 19th year Without love or a chance to shed a tear
People want me to be the man I don't wanna be People want me to be the man I don't wanna be People want me to be the man I don't wanna be
I was taught to rely on work To be a responsible, family minded jerk To pay the bills and buy the food To study hard and to make good
People want me to be the man I don't wanna be People want me to be the man I don't wanna be
We've realized your state You sympathize with your mistake The situation is clear to our eyes Caught in society's demise
People want me to be the man I don't wanna be People want me to be the man I don't wanna be
I've come, I've come on a mission Requiring total submission With the merciful ear to lend Mind's eyes, hand to hand
People want me to be the man I don't wanna be People want me to be the man I don't wanna be People want me to be the man I don't wanna be People want me to be the man I can't be