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 TVOh, what's exactly the matter with me?I believe no one's conclusions, I think for myselfI take nothing for granted, my brain ain't on the shelfI got my views, though I may sound confusedOh, 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 raceBut 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 lustOh, inferiority, insecurityYeah, that's exactly the matter with meWhy do I yes people that I despise?Why can't I say I hate you right to your eyes?I inferiority, pedopostilityYeah, that's exactly the matter with meYeah, that's exactly the matter with me