This is a 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'

Life's just great for you and me,
Solid gold, sweeter than honey,
What a wonderful thing: living in the twentieth century,
Well, this is the modern world,
If this is the modern world, why do I feel so very out of place'

Murder and hate, and revolution: the American pastime for anyone,
Watch out for your brother and don't trust your mother,
Their smiling faces don't mean a thing.

Life's just great for you and me,
Solid gold, sweeter than honey,
What a wonderful thing: living in the twentieth century,
Well, this is a modern world,
If this is a modern world, why do I feel so very out of place'

Well, life's just great for you and me,
Solid gold, sweeter than honey,
What a wonderful thing: living in the twentieth century,
This is a modern world,
If this is a modern world, why do I feel so very out of place'

The future looks so bright ahead...but I wonder, will everyone be dead'