[Verse 1] The people in this city call me country Because of how I walk and talk and smile Well I don’t mind them laughing in the city But the country folks all say I’m citified [Verse 2] The fighting men they say that I’m a coward Because I never push no one around Gentle people call me troublemaker Because I’ll always fight and stand my ground [Chorus] Funny I don’t fit Where have all the average people gone [Verse 3] Some pious people point and call me sinner Because to them I’ve never seen the light Other folks think of me as a preacher I’m just doing what I think is right [Verse 4] The wealthy people think that I am a hobo Lean and hungry writing mournful songs And the poor poor people think I am a rich man But really I’m just trying to get along [Chorus] It’s funny I don’t fit Tell me where have all the average people gone [Verse 5] And the government has given me a number To simplify my birth and life and death And still my woman thinks I’m awful important Like the moon the stars the sea the sky and breath [Chorus] Yes it’s funny I don’t fit Where have all the average people gone Honey I don’t fit Where have all the average people gone

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque le sentiment d'aliénation et d'inadaptation de l'auteur face aux attentes diverses que lui imposent les différents groupes sociaux. Il se sent mal compris tant par les citadins que par les ruraux, que ce soit à cause de son comportement calme ou de sa manière d'être. Les jugements qu'il reçoit de la part des personnes plus pieuses, des riches ou des pauvres reflètent la difficulté de trouver sa place dans un monde qui catégorise tout le monde. Au final, il recherche les gens "ordinaires", ceux qui ne jugent pas sur de faux critères, mais il s’interroge sur leur existence dans un environnement où il se sent si décalé.