The Monkees — Mommy and Daddy

Ask your mommy and daddy, “What happened to the Indian? How come they’re all living in places with too much snow and too much sun?” Tell your mommy, “I’ve got a funny feeling deep inside of me” Ask your daddy, “Is it really as bad as people make it seem?” Wa ta ticka ta too-too Wa ta ticka ta too-too Wa ta ticka ta too-too Wa ta ticka ta too-too Wa ta ticka ta Ask your mommy why everybody swallows all those little pills Ask your daddy, “Why doesn’t that soldier care who he kills?” After they’ve put you to sleep and tucked you safely down in your bed Whisper, “Mommy and daddy, would you rather that I heard it from my friends instead?” Do you think I’m too young to know, to see, to feel, or hear? My questions need an answer or a vacuum will appear Don’t be surprised if they turn and walk away And tell your mommy and daddy that you love ’em anyway, way, way That you love, you love ’em anyway, uh huh, uh huh Love, love, love, love the king Love will set you free Love, love, love, love the king The kings of EMI