Barry McGuire — What Exactly’s the Matter With Me

[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