Lyrics

It's freezing out there, why don't you come in from the cold
We're going nowhere, I'm too scared, you're much too old
You're not even dead, why am I haunted by your ghost?
I can't mourn you, when I'm the one who's lost

Uncle Robot, won't you quit following me around
Uncle Robot, ain't it time you were done in this town?
Uncle Robot, won't you give me the chance
Uncle Robot, let me be my own man

You tried to warn me, didn't you? You prophet of doom
You wicked lady, you cunning little crow
I'm but a baby, and I'm choking in your gloom
I'm gasping for air, how long must I live in your shadow?

Uncle Robot, stop telling me how to think
Uncle Robot, you're pushing me to the brink
Uncle Robot, won't you give the chance
Uncle Robot, let me be my own man

Put away that crooked cane, stop pointing it like a gun
Are you insane? Well, you're not the only one
I'm as mad as you, though I don't get away with murder
What's the matter, sir? Why won't you pull the trigger?

Uncle Robot, you're big enough to blow me away
But Uncle Robot, won't you let me come out to play
Uncle Robot, won't you give me the chance
Uncle Robot, let me be my own man

Can't you see I don't want your name
Have you a clue what we're fighting for?
Can't you see I don't need big brother
And don't you know you're not my mother anymore