yes

i was trained in strict denial
i was taught in saying “no”
once a teacher recommended
“when the others stop, then go”

and i did what he expected
and i did what i was told
and i did what he directed
me to do, but now i’m old

always saying “no” is tiring
i’m worn out by it, i guess
said it much to often, baby
that’s why now I’m saying “yes”

and i sing
yes
oh oh
yes yes
that’s why I’m singing

i was qualified in fighting
fighting for a missing cause
once a preacher recommended
“do not love them, show your claws”

and i did what he expected
and i did what i was told
and i did what he directed
me to do, but now I’m old

always saying “no” is tiring
i’m worn out by it, i guess
said it much to often, baby
that’s why now I’m singing “yes”

yes, yes, yes, yes

nowadays I’m like the others
i’m accepting all this mess
everything’s so easy going
‘cause i don’t say no but yes

yes, yes, yes, yes