(lead in) We're gonna be keeping the mystery alive I'm telling you girl The secret is keeping the mystery alive.
(verse 1) It's hurry up and wait, red tape, can't escape Mustn't be late, the school bell is ringing. Soon as we're born we're taught to conform Don't you get above your upbringing!
(bridge) But you and me girl we'll keep the magic that we've got In the future when we're surrounded by robots We're gonna be
(chorus) Keeping the mystery alive I'm telling you girl The secret is keeping the mystery alive as you go through this world. Remember this.
From nine to five you'll lose your mind if you don't keep the mystery alive!
(verse 2) Television screen someone's telling me What I should think and how I should be living. Everything's so predictable don't you know Everyone takes more than they are giving.