אנוכי (Selfish)

We do not want to be told what to do.
We do not like limits.
We want people telling us that it's okay, we're okay.
We have our own motives in mind:
What would benefit me?
What fits into my agenda?

I don't want to waste time cooking
or sitting down with my family to eat,
so we'll drive through McDonalds.
I don't want to study,
so I'll cheat during the test.
I don't want to get an education or job,
so I'll live on welfare.
I don't want to be involved in my child's education,
so I'll send them to a public school
and never ask as much as their teacher's name.
I don't want to work on my marriage,
so I'll get a divorce.
I don't want to save enough money for that luxury house,
so I'll just take out a huge mortgage.
I don' want fate to determine who I fall in love with,
so I'll let a computer pick my match.
I don't want to stop eating this ice cream,
so I'll get a second helping.
I don't want to rely on anyone but myself,
so I'll quote Emerson.
I don't want to feel a shred of guilt over any of my decisions,
so I'll say they only concern me.
I'll say
"I'm in charge of my own moral code."
I'll say
"God just isn't for me."
I'll say
"Sin? That's such a harsh term..."
I'll say
"I'm a good person."

We'll convince ourselves
we're okay.
We'll convince ourselves
that our lives are about
fulfilling our own motives
and getting what we want.