Hey kids in school

I'm talking to the ones whose light's been covered

Having to play by the rules

That some old man a thousand years ago discovered

Oh buy, but I wonder why

Why they're messing with you

In the very same way they messed with me

A long long time ago

Hey Mr. Businessman

I see you every day in your pinstripe running

You never did understand that

When all those lies start burning

Oh boy you're gonna wonder why

Why you waited so long

To make the love you need

'Cause it should have been done

A long long time ago

Oh, in these days when my freedom is up for discussion

And you hold my future in your hands

Some private moment from your past

Might come back at you brother

And then the truth like poison

Will be handed to you gently

Or else thrown in your face

Hey friend of mine

I know you're sick

But with love you can recover

Oh, I wanna take you in my arms

And I'll yell out loud that I love you like a brother

Oh, boy, but I wonder why

Why they've waited so long to give you the care you need

'Cause it should have done

A long time ago