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