They say the pace of modern life makes them feel so stressed
Mess up their minds with crystals, runes and Tarot Cards
Try to understand the prophecies of ancient bards
But there’s no point in seeking ancient wisdom
If you want to smooth your path just drop into the system
I don’t see the point of worrying every day
Trust the people in grey and my problems fade away
Its a simple life and that suits me fine
Don’t think for myself at all, I follow the mainstream line
Never wanted much from life, I’m just a simple man
I wear Armani suits and drink my lager from the can
If a man works hard he earns the right to play hard
So I play with girls who get turned on by my gold card
In the Indian Restaurant I call the waiter Gunga Din
And my church believes that poverty is the only sin
Its a simple life, got everything I need
I’ve no emotions now, except jealousy and greed
I have a ninety inch TV and an expensive car
‘Cause its the things you own make you the man you are
I have no use for intellect or sophistication
The only thing that matters is my credit rating
The images of suffering are subversive lies
So I buy another status symbol and close my eyes
It’s my simple life and it keeps me sane
Conscience would only cause me grief and pain
Philosophies and ideals are overrated
Thinking tends to make your life too complicated
I’m a modern materialistic western man
Looking after myself and grabbing everything I can
Tell me, what is anybody working for
If you can’t stay ahead of the people next door.
I'm a simple man, I love my simple life,
Traded in my children's mother for a trophy wife
Sold my soul to Goldman Sachs, bought myself a Beemer
Who need a soul when money is the great redeeemer
I believe the propaganda and question nothing
And when I'm feeling lonely I buy some loving
And if there comes a day I grow tired of my life
I'll trade my children's mother for a trophy wife
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