Hello, hello, hello, hello

Hello, hello, hello, hello

I tried to tell 'em that I didn't want to sing

But I'd gladly write a song instead

They said, "Okay", and everything was cool

'Til a camera tried to get in my bed

Hello, my bed, hello, hello

I was sittin' pretty with a beautiful friend (oh, darlin')

When this man tries to get in the car (ayy Prince, c'mon, give us a smile, ayy?)

No introduction, "How you been?"

Just, "Up yours, smile, that's right, you're a star" (star)

You call 'em bodyguards, but I call 'em my friends

I guess I'm used to havin' 'em around

And cameras by nature like rewards

That's the trouble I get when I'm uptown

I'm not afraid to die (don't be afraid)

Oh no, there's a better place ('cause there's a better place to go)

I eat what I want (you can eat what you want)

Whole wheat toast (anything is cool in moderation), and I'm happy, and that's for sure

We're against hungry children, our record stand tall

There's just as much hunger here at home

We'll do what we can if y'all tryna understand

A flower that has water will grow

And the child misunderstood will go

Hello

Hello

Hello

Hello

(Everybody) we're against hungry children, our record stand tall

There's just as much hunger here at home

We'll do what we can if y'all tryna understand

A flower that has water will grow

And the child misunderstood will go

Our record stand tall, you know

Give us time, and love will show

Hello

Hello

Hello