Voltaire Dunce lyrics

Dunce by Voltaire

I break the silence with my voice
and everyone turns 'round
to see the source of all the noise
and here I stand

Its not as thought I mean to upset you
with the things I say and do
I should know better but I said so anyway

Its easier to play a part
and read your lines
than freely speak what's
in your heart and in your mind
Is it me?
who says these things that so offend you?
Inappropriate and loud

I'd say I'm sorry
but it's hard to speak
with both feet in your mouth

All hail the king of dunces
You best hold on
I'm opening up my mouth
bring out the maypole
and tie me up and shut me out
devil knows what possessed me
to shoot my arrow straight into the sky
string me to the mast and
hoist me up and hang me high
I put no blame on you
I brought this all upon myself
it's just this thing I do
at times like this
I wish I was someone else

There's a lever inside my head
between my mouth and my brain
keeps me from hearing
what I've said 'til its too late
now it's too late
smear my lips with Vaseline
because I'm a vocal libertine
I try to explain but even
I'm not quite sure what I mean

All hail the king of dunces