Fool's School from Terns by Air Loom

First you go to school, where you learn the rule
Not to play the fool, and be good
As you’re growing up, like an empty cup
They will fill you up, with bullshit
Learn to spell, learn to write
Learn to tell, wrong from right
Learn to do, what you’re told
Learn how to, fit the mould

If you make a fuss, or you want to cuss
You’ll be on the bus, straight back home
Though it isn’t fair, if you shed a tear
Who will really care, about you
Girls don’t fight, boys don’t cry
Be polite, don’t ask why
Pay attention, to the wise
Don’t ask questions, don’t tell lies

If you study hard, draw the winning card
You’ll go really far, to the top
If you make the grade, learn the game to play
You’ll be making hay, in the sun
Please your Mum, please your Dad
Don’t be dumb, make them glad
Do the best, that you can
Pass the test, that’s the plan

Choose a good career, more pay every year
As you climb the stair, of success
Keep up with the pace, or you’ll lose the race
Got to learn your place, in the pack
If you fail, don’t pass go
Go to jail, don’t you know
You can’t change, the status quo
Use your brain, don’t be slow

Get yourself a job, work just like a dog
You’re another cog, in the wheel
Work all night and day, slave your life away
Ask for better pay, if you dare
You can say, what you like
But you may, take a hike
What kind of life is that my friend ?
All that strife, where’s it end ?

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