THE FAITHLESS CATERPILLER

I don't believe a bug like me can fly.
I've got no wings. I'm just a little guy.
I'll eat my leaves, grow old, and then I'll die.
But caterpillar flight is just a lie.

You won't convince me. No. Don't even try.
Some bugs may buy this nonsense, but not I.
This life is all there is and then... Goodbye.
But caterpillar flight is just a lie.

Cause flying's for the birds up in the sky
And bees and dragonflies go zipping by
but If I leap from here, I'll simply die
cause caterpillar flight is just a lie.

If you say that it's true, then I'll deny
And if you keep it up, I'll simply sigh.
Just stop this silliness. I'll tell you why:
Cause caterpillar flight is just a lie.

Sometimes I wish I could give it a try,
just take a leap of faith and soar so high
But alas, I kissed that dream goodbye
Cause caterpillar flight is just a lie

And so I'll inch along beneath the sky
But I won't let a tear come to my eye
if caterpillar flight is just a lie,
What difference does it make for me to cry?

...

Oh, Mister Caterpiller, my, oh my.
I've heard you well, but here is my reply:
Yes, caterpillar flight may be a lie,
but someday you'll become a butterfly.