Every time I turn on MTV, I see the same shit
Every time I turn my stereo, I hear the same shit
The same stupid people doing the same fucking songs
Over and over, it drives me up the wall
And these things make me wonder just who runs the puppet show
And why do we allow them to make us sink so low
When they brainwash the young ones, we have to stand tall
Or they'll turn us into puppets with the puppets they control

When is it gonna be my turn?
When the corporates at MTV monopolize this industry
When is it gonna be my turn?
When the corporations let you know it's cool for you to look at me
When is it gonna be my turn?
I've got something to say to these corporations
And it's sweet and to the point
And in plain and simple English
FUCK YOU!

Well, your music says nothing to me
And most people one day will see
That image without message's just not enough
Don't be a follower, stand up and stand tough

Sometimes it makes me wonder just who runs the puppet show
And why do we allow them to make us sink so low
When they brainwash the young ones, we have to stand tall
Or they'll turn us into puppets with the puppets they control