news on the TV

there is news on the TV

and I must pay attention

the world's full of atrocities

too many to mention

it's beyond my comprehension

there is news on the TV

and I must listen to what they say

it's all there in front of me

maybe I'll take off today

no, I'm gonna watch anyway

          help me out

          be a pal

          I believe I've had enough

          I just need to find a way

          to turn the damn thing off

there is news on the TV

and it's got me in its spell

it just won't let me

I watch the world go to hell

but I can't help myself