O Mother

[Verse 1] O Mother Why do they treat me like I'm not a man? I wonder (I wonder) Does anybody know just who I am? Or can I love the world exactly as it is? Or do I have to split? Is there anybody rooting for the kid? [Verse 2] O Mother (O Mother) Is this not the way you taught me to behave? I won't just sit here (I won't just sit here) And let them treat me like a slave Oh can I love the world and hate how it makes me feel? Cause I don't want to kneel Is there anyone who's got my back for real? [Instrumental Bridge] [Verse 3] O Mother (O Mother) I do not think I live here anymore I wonder (I think I wonder) Is it wrong I do not want to love at all Can I love the world enough to give a spin? Or am I giving in? Do we burn the old one down and start again? Oh start again Start again Oh, start again