Lyrics:

words and music by Joe Jackson)

I got ideas but I don't know it all
And when I speak you know my voice is small
And when I'm walking down a street
I never smile at folks I meet
Cause I know they won't smile at me
Now ask yourself why this should be

Chorus:
But if you want the answers
If you want the answers
Don't ask me

I got feelings but they don't account for much
And I shake my fist but I got no power as such
But if I tell you what I see
Don't throw my words right back at me
Cause I can't shout and I can't groan
Cause I got problems of my own

Chorus

Someday soon I gotta learn enough
To justify my actions
Until then I want you all to try
To share my gut reactions
Gut reactions

(harmonica solo)

Chorus

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