[Intro] / [Verse] You live upon a stage and everyone’s agreed you’re the brightest hope by far that anyone can see So when you take the limelight you can guarantee you’re gaining fame and claiming credibility Tell me baby are you gonna get high as a kite? Tell me baby are you gonna let it happen every night? How can you expect to be taken seriously? [Verse] You live within the law and everyone assumes you must find this a bore and try something new You’re an intellectual giant an authority to preach and teach the whole world about ecology Tell me baby are you gonna make any other claim? Tell me baby are you gonna take any of the blame? How can you expect to be taken seriously? How can you expect to be taken seriously? [Interlude] C5 [x2 bars] / [Verse] You live within the headlines so everyone can see You’re supporting every new cause and meeting royalty You’re another major artist on a higher plane Do you think they’ll put you in the Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame? Tell me baby how you generate longevity Tell me baby how you really hate publicity How can you expect to be taken seriously? How can you expect to be taken seriously? Seriously Seriously [Interlude] / [Outro] How can you expect to be taken seriously? How can you expect to be taken seriously? Seriously Seriously ooh Seriously