You live upon a stage, and everyone's agreed
  You're the brightest hope by far that anyone can see
  So when you take the limelight you can guarantee
  You're gaining fame and claiming credibility
  Tell me baby are you gonna get high as a kite?
  Tell me baby are you gonna let it happen every night
  How can you expect to be taken seriously?
    You live within the law, and everyone assumes
  You must find this a bore, and try something new
  You're an intellectual giant, an authority
  To preach and teach the whole world about ecology
  Tell me baby are you gonna make any other claim?
  Tell me baby are you gonna take any of the blame?
  How can you expect to be taken seriously?
  How can you expect to be taken seriously?
  (Seriously)
  (Seriously)
    You live within the headlines, so everyone can see
  You're supporting every new cause and meeting royalty
  You're another major artist on a higher plane
  Do you think they'll put you in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame?
  Tell me baby how you generate longevity
  Tell me baby how you really hate publicity
  How can you expect to be taken seriously?
  How can you expect to be taken seriously?
  Seriously (seriously)
  Seriously, aah
    (Do you have a message for your fans?)
    How can you expect to be taken seriously?
  How can you expect to be taken seriously?
    (Seriously)
  Seriously
  (Seriously)
  Seriously
  Aah, seriously