You've never driven through a red light Or let your mind leave your body It's pitch black in bed every night: You set the clock right for the morning alarm You've never wanted to start any fights Don't know a thing about tapping in on wires I fill the room with people But still you sit empty Stuck like putty I tried to teach you good rock'n'roll But you couldn't get over the old one-two And nevertheless, you'll do Nevertheless, you'll do Nevertheless, I do You're getting up in the morning and put on your suit [ca. 0'55] For the office, and leave me You come home all pushed and pulled At six-thirty in the evening The television, it takes you away To a picture-world where I have no say in it I fill the room with people But still you sit empty Stuck like putty I tried to teach you good rock'n'roll But you couldn't get over the old one-two And nevertheless, you'll do Nevertheless, you'll do Nevertheless, I do