This is the modern world and i should know America raised me to be in the know Love yourself and go for the gusto America raised me don't you know Well life's just great for you and me Solid gold sweeter dan honey What a wonderful thing living in the 20th century Well this is the modern world If this is the modern world, Why do i feel so out of place? Murder and hate and revolution The american pastime for everyone Watch out for you brother and don't trust your mother Their smiling faces don't mean a thing Well life's just great for you and me Solid gold sweeter dan honey What a wonderful thing living in the 20th century Well this is the modern world If this is the modern world, Why do i feel so out of place? The future looks so bright ahead But i wonder, will everyone be dead?