They were so ecstatic when the letter arrived A certified genius at the age of five They planned his future so carefully, he was everything they'd hoped he'd be He was a model child, a devoted son, loved and admired by everyone He played out every role, a "T.V. Hero", he lived his life in a video fantasy He was good at school, never failed a grade They gave him hopes and dreams and taught him not to hate He had rules he learned to break for fun Now he's hidin', 'cos there's fingerprints on the gun Chorus: Why'd ya have to do it, evil genius? Was it justified in your mind? Why'd ya put us through it, evil genius? Was it justified in your mind, any time you held a grudge? (Instrumental break) Was it something said that pushed you over the line? Your best interests were in our minds You kept it so well hidden, we never knew No one ever expected anything like this from you Chorus repeats 3x
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