Why do I deny all that's accepted, true?
Why can't I live my life like I'm expected to?
Get a college degree, buy color TV
Oh, what's exactly the matter with me?
I believe no one's conclusions, I think for myself
I take nothing for granted, my brain ain't on the shelf
I got my views, though I may sound confused
Oh, what's exactly the matter with me?
Why can't I settle down in one little place?
Find me a girl and get out of this race
But my boots, they start itchin', my eyes, they start lookin'
Oh, what's exactly the matter with me?
Why can't I march when the cause is just?
Stamp out oppression, greed, and lust
Oh, inferiority, insecurity
Yeah, that's exactly the matter with me
Why do I yes people that I despise?
Why can't I say I hate you right to your eyes?
I inferiority, pedopostility
Yeah, that's exactly the matter with me
Yeah, that's exactly the matter with me