P.F. Sloan - What Exactly's The Matter With Me

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
What's exactly the matter with me?

I believe no one's conclusions, I think for myself
I take nothin' for granted, my brain ain't on a shelf
Oh, I've got my views though I may sound confused
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 they start itchin', my eyes they start lookin'
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, pent-up hostility
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
That's exactly the matter with me
That's exactly the matter with me