What Exactly's The Matter With Me - Barry McGuire

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?

I believe no one’s conclusions, I think for myself

I take nothing 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?

Why can’t I settle down in one little place?

Find me a girl and get out of this race?

But, my boots start itching, my eyes start looking

Oh what’s exactly the matter with me?

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

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

That’s exactly the matter with me