Friday, October 30, 2015

"Stop Stealing My Imagination"


Current listening: The Partridge Family, Shopping Bag

Stop Stealing My Imagination

© 1995 Brian Hutzell

Stop stealing my imagination
Leave me some room; don’t show me everything too soon
Stop stealing my imagination. I can think for myself
Stop stealing my imagination
Give me some credit; I don’t need that much help to get it
Stop stealing my imagination. I can think for myself

Do you think I’m stupid? Do you?
Incapable of figuring anything out
Do you think I’m an idiot? Do you?
Not knowing what anything’s about
Unless you spell each word for me, point out every clue
Do the work for me--treat me like a fool

Stop stealing my imagination
Leave me some room; don’t show me everything too soon
Stop stealing my imagination. I can think for myself
Stop stealing my imagination
Give me some credit; I don’t need that much help to get it
Stop stealing my imagination. I can think for myself

Do you think it’s so difficult? Do you?
To put your point across
Do you think it’s impossible? Do you?
To make sure your message isn’t lost
The repetition assaulting me is driving me insane
Your attitude’s insulting me. Who gave you the only brain?

The movies, the papers, the news
Are equally guilty of lowering the curve
And the most disturbing thought
Is that maybe we’re getting what we deserve

We need an understanding for the good of all concerned
If we start demanding more, then everyone can learn

Stop stealing my imagination
Leave me some room; don’t show me everything too soon
Stop stealing my imagination. I can think for myself
Stop stealing my imagination
Give me some credit; I don’t need that much help to get it
Stop stealing my imagination. I can think for myself



“Bluehouse Limes”

Brian Hutzell
from Art Music

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