Rock'n'Roll whips my soul Wanton cries take me high Last night I turned the radio on To get something to turn me on But I was shocked I heard those dolled-up guys again Tellin' me to be a NAVY-fan My brain got blocked What do they think how dull I am To buy their bosh 'bout A.C.Y.M. To waste my time as a NAVY-draftee Disclaiming my burning yen to be free Wake up, we are the VILLAGE PEOPLE and our village is on fire BIG BROTHER with his greed for money is k**ing our real desire Rock'n'Roll whips my soul Wanton cries take me high The ROCK became a business The business became a mess With graft and cheaten play Computer composed disco-sounds Make people jump like fools around Make money-sharpers gay Their silly hits they sound like marching
And when I see that singing ARMY-guy I wonder what they try to fight for And why this trash can make someone high Wake up, we are the VILLAGE PEOPLE and our village is on fire BIG BROTHER with his greed for money is k**ing our real desire I am tired of this rubbish, let me out of here I don't need no life-instructions when I'll drown in beer I want to feel music, I want to love people I want to hear HENDRIX again I want satisfaction, I need body-action JIM's message wasn't in vain And when this song is over, you'll gladly know at last Some chap from a village rock-group is living in the past When music was reality and power for a good few And groups didn't need no industry to take their life to YOU...