What Exactly's The Matter With Me Lyrics

Barry McGuire

Why do I deny all thatÂ's accepted true?
Why canÂ't I live my life like IÂ'm expected to?
Get a college degree, buy colour TV?
Oh whatÂ's exactly the mater with me?

I believe no oneÂ's conclusions, I think for myself.
I take nothing for granted, my brain aint on the shelf.
IÂ've got my views though IÂ'm missed and confused.
Oh whatÂ's exactly the matter with me?

Why canÂ'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 whatÂ's exactly the matter with me?

Why canÂ't I march when the cause is just?
Stamp out oppression, greed and lust?
Oh, inferiority, insecurity.
Yeah, thatÂ's exactly the matter with me.

Why do I Â'yes” people that I despise?
Why canÂ't I say Â'I hate you” right to your eyes?
Oh, Inferiority in hostility.
Yeah, thatÂ's exactly the matter with me.
ThatÂ's exactly the matter with me.