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The Logical Song

Supertramp

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The Logical Song

When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful,

a miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical.

And all the birds in the trees, well they'd be singing so happily,

joyfully, playfully watching me.

But then they send me away to teach me how to be sensible,

logical, responsible, practical.

And they showed me a world where I could be so dependable,

clinical, intellectual, cynical.

There are times when all the world's asleep,

the questions run too deep

for such a simple man.

Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned

I know it sounds absurd

but please tell me who I am.

Now watch what you say or they'll be calling you a radical,

liberal, fanatical, criminal.

Won't you sign up your name, we'd like to feel you're

acceptable, respecable, presentable, a vegtable!

At night, when all the world's asleep,

the questions run so deep

for such a simple man.

Won't you please, please tell me what we've learned

I know it sounds absurd

but please tell me who I am.

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

The Logical Song by Supertramp delves into the journey of growing up and the societal pressure to conform. The song narrates the transition from an innocent, curious youth to a logical, conventional adult. It highlights themes of lost individuality, the search for identity, and a longing for the untainted simplicity of childhood. Particularly poignant moments include the lines 'When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful, a miracle, oh, it was beautiful, magical,' and 'But then they send me away to teach me how to be sensible, logical, responsible, practical,' which emphasize the contrast between the child's wonder and the adult's conformity.

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