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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