[Verse 1] I've been staring at the ceiling Searching for some word that rhymes with how I'm feeling [Pre Chorus] Someone feed the fishes Someone clean my car I can't keep up on the dishes While I wish upon a star Someone save my soul I'm a slave to rock and roll [Chorus] Please, politicians, preachers, pray Give us wisdom, teach us right from wrong Oh yeah I'm too busy trying to write a pop song [Verse 2] I've been chipping at this sculpture Hoping his gigantic hands will heal pop culture [Pre Chorus] Someone raise the wages Someone fight the fight I've been speaking with the sages In the middle of the night Someone save my soul I sold it to Billy Joel In the middle of the... [Chorus] Please, politicians, preachers, pray Give us wisdom, teach us right from wrong Oh yeah I'm too busy trying to write a pop song Please, Mother Nature's on her knees Read the paper, see what's going on What's going on I'm too busy trying to write a pop song