I am a modern apprentice

I believe in the life-long learning

'Ain't gonna take away this natural yearning

To know the truth

The truth about the lies you've been giving

It's not a state of affairs that that I'm prepared to live in

I will find out for myself

No I ain't gonna be your clone

Ain't gonna be working my fingers to the bone

To feed your mouths

When the poor around me are starving

And you the fat cats are sitting pretty and laughing

I will do it in spite of you

I'll educate myself

Then I'll empower others

So that we can make our own wealth

Yes I'll empower others

So that we can make our own wealth