Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
Barry McGuire
[Verse 1]
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?
[Verse 2]
I believe no one's conclusions, I think for myself
I take nothin' 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?
[Verse 3]
Why can't I settle down in one little place?
Find me a girl and get out of this race
But my boots they start itchin', my eyes they start lookin'
Oh, what's exactly the matter with me?
[Verse 4]
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
[Verse 5]
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
Mm, that's exactly the matter with me
What Exactly’s the Matter With Me was written by P.F. Sloan.
What Exactly’s the Matter With Me was produced by Lou Adler.