(Chorus:) How can you sit when your feet say walk.
How can you silent when your tongue say talk.
Keep your mind open if you want to give,
And leave your heart open, it will live.

How often do I tell my friends what they should do.
A constant flood of expectation.
You should do this, you should do that, you know it too -
Manipulate the situation. (Chorus:)

(Chorus:) I think you should go and buy that dream.
I believe you should implement this scheme.
Everybody’s shoulds, running ‘round in the air.
Manipulating people because we care,

Choose a direction for your own self.
You don’t have to do it by trick or stealth.
Don’t be afraid of your own I.D.
And please don’t pay too much attention to me!! (Chorus:)

© Bruce McNicol April 1980