Hello, hello, hello, hello Hello, hello, hello, hello I tried to tell them that I didn't want to sing But I'd gladly write a song instead They said okay and everything was cool Till a camera tried to get in my bed Hello, my bed, hello, hello I was sittin' pretty with a beautiful friend ("oh, darling") When this man tries to get in the car ("'ey Prince, c'mon, give us a smile, eh?") No introduction, "how you been?" Just "up yours, smile, that's right, you're a star!" (star) You call 'em bodyguards but I call 'em my friends I guess I'm used to havin' 'em around And cameras, by nature, like rewards That's the trouble I get when I'm uptown I'm not afraid to die (don't be afraid) ('Cause there's a better place to go) oh no, there's a better place I eat what I want (you can eat what you want) Whole-wheat toast (anything is cool in moderation) And I'm happy, and that's for sure We're against hungry children Our record stands tall But there's just as much hunger here at home We'll do what we can If y'all try and understand A flower that has water will grow And the child misunderstood will go Hello Hello Hello Hello Everybody we're against hungry children Our record stands tall There's just as much hunger here at home We'll do what we can Y'all try to understand A flower that has water will grow And the child misunderstood will go Our record stands tall, you know Give us time and love will show Hello Hello Hello