[Verse 1]
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
Where have you been?
It's alright we know where you've been
You've been in the pipeline, filling in time
Provided with toys and 'scouting for boys'
You bought a guitar to punish your ma
You didn't like school
And you know you're nobody's fool

[Refrain]
So welcome to the machine
So welcome to the machine

[Instrumental Break]

[Guitar Solo 1]

[Instrumental Break]

[Guitar Solo 2]

[Verse 2]
Welcome my son, welcome to the machine
What did you dream?
It's alright, we told you what to dream
You dreamed of a big star
He played the mean guitar
He always ate in the Steak Bar
He loved to drive in his Jaguar
[Refrain]
So welcome to the machine

[Outro]
What did you dream?