[Verse 1]

Welcome, my son, welcome to the machine

Where have you been?

It's alright, we know where you've been

You've been in the pipeline filling 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

[Refrain]

So, welcome to the machine

[Verse 2]

Welcome, my son, welcome to the machine

What did you dream?

It's alright, we told you what to dream

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

[Refrain]

So, welcome to the machine