It is always interesting, and frequently difficult to spot when we cross the pivotal intersections in our lives. However, I have the sneaking sensation that this song was one of mine. I can’t see otherwise how it could have spoken to me at such a young age and in such a profound way .
http://www.tagtele.com/videos/voir/26372
I’ve never done this before, but given the theme of the song, I thought it would be interesting to show the same performer, later in life and see how he sings “The Logical Song” today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQfjIw3mivc
For your pleasure… the lyrics to my “brain washing.”
When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful, a miracle, it was beautiful, magical
And all the birds in the trees, well they’d be singing so happily, joyfully, playfully, watching me
But then they send me away to teach me how to be sensible, logical, responsible, practical
And they showed me a world where I could be so dependable, clinical, intellectual, cynical
There are times when all the world’s asleep
The questions run too deep for such a simple man
Won’t you please, please tell me what we’ve learned
I know it sounds absurd but please tell me who I am
I said now, watch what you say, now we’re calling you a radical, a liberal, fanatical, criminal
Won’t you sign up your name, we’d like to feel you’re acceptable, respectable, presentable, a vegetable
But at night, when all the world’s asleep
The questions run so deep for such a simple man
Won’t you please (Won’t you tell me), (You can tell me what) please tell me what we’ve learned (Can you hear me?)
I know it sounds absurd, (Won’t you help me) please tell me who I am, who I am, who I am, who I am
But I’m thinking so logical
Did you call, one two three four
It’s getting unbelievable
One of my favorite songs. It was interesting to see the differences in the way he played it back in the day vs. now. It’s obvious that he still likes the song, but he takes himself less seriously now. Also interesting to see the stage set up now looks less rock n’ roll and more concert pianist, complete with fern in the background…This is definitely a song that has stood the test of time.
Perhaps, that’s the honorary Ivan Novello fern… just kidding. His voice has stood the test of time, as well– Michelle
It’s a cliche, but I’ll say it anyway. If loving Supertramp is wrong, I don’t want to be right.
Love The Logical Song and Love Roger Hodgson. The lyrics of this classic are just as relevant today, if not more so, than when the song was released. I was able to see Roger in concert twice last year. His shows were amazing and what a voice! He sounds even better today than on my Supertramp vinyls. I’m so happy that he is touring again this year and can’t wait to see him again.