Lyrics

Television talk shows Drop the needle, here we go I give it six months Did you hear about so and so? A fake, a buzz, a tiny shift You know they put their weight in it Those on the downsize Know just where the bodies are hid I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings A real fighter fights whether or not the bell rings I know why the caged bird sings Soda sells lifestyle A mile down, a mile high With your face pressed against the glass You're no less on the outside I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings A real puppet's got its teeth gnashing at the strings I know why the caged bird sings Tony Robbins boot camp Dickey's got a new plan It's deep pockets with quicker hands Privilege breeds circumstance I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings A real fighter fights whether or not the bell rings I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings A real puppet's got its teeth gnashing at the strings I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird sings I know why the caged bird