Voltaire - So, You're Offended

So, you’re offended, horribly offended
though I don’t comprehend it
‘cause what offended wasn’t about you.
But you were in your bubble
when you encountered trouble
‘cause you got on the net
where you just might get
an opposing view.

And now you’re mad as hell
and your veins, they swell
and your fingers tapping trouble out
to people who think different from you.
And now three days have gone
and you’re still ranting on,
dishing danger out to strangers
‘till they say that they agree with your views.

Reasonable people
when they’re walking down the street
and they see a pile of doggie do,
they do their best to go around
the hot mess on the ground,
‘cause that’s what smart people do.
But ever since detecting it,
You’re on your knees inspecting it
like it’s a real job you have.
Now, you’ve touched it and you tasted it,
You licked and you kicked it
and you wonder why your life’s so sad.

‘Cause now you’re smeared in shit
and you bathe in it
and you won’t rest until the rest of us
and possibly the best of us
are bathed in it, too.

There’s a world outside, it’s beautiful
and it’s waiting there for you.
To experience its wonders, all you have to do
is when there’s something you don’t like,
just click away, ‘cause if you don’t, really,
what does that say?
You want to be offended!

So, you’re offended, so what?
Horribly offended, who cares?
I suggest that you end it ‘cause really,
it’s what’s best for you.
Here’s my tip for you.
Do what I would do.
When I’m on the net and get upset
I put it down and go outside.
Maybe ride a bike or go fly a kite
Or go for a walk and see the sights,
call a friend and get a bite.
Just do something you like!

And you won’t be offended.
So horribly offended.
Life could be rose-scented.
Don’t waste it being offended.