[Verse 1]
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 a color TV
Oh, what's exactly the matter with me?

[Verse 2]
I believe no one's conclusions, I think for myself
I take nothin' for granted, my brain ain't on the shelf
I've got my views though I may sound confused
Oh, what's exactly the matter with me?

[Verse 3]
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?

[Verse 4]
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

[Verse 5]
Why do I "yes" people that I despise?
Why can't I say "I hate you" right to your eyes?
Oh, inferiority, pent-up hostility
Yeah, that's exactly the matter with me
Mm, that's exactly the matter with me