[Verse 1]
Welcome, my son
Welcome to the machine
Where have you been?
It's alright, we know where you've been
[Verse 2]
You've been in the pipeline
Fillin' in time
Provided with toys and scouting for boys
You bought a guitar to punish your ma
You didn't like school
And you know, you're nobody's fool
So welcome to the machine
[Verse 3]
Welcome, my son
Welcome to the machine
What did you dream?
It's alright, we told you what to dream
[Verse 4]
You dreamed of a big star
He played a mean guitar
He always ate in the Steak Bar
He loved to drive in his Jaguar
So welcome to the machine