What's Wrong
Marx Richard Lyrics

I may be rotten to the core
I am aware that I might have some bad qualities in my personality.

And stop me if you think I am
Don't hesitate to inform me if you believe that I possess some rotten traits.

A kid in a candy store
I feel very excited like a child who enters a candy store full of his favorite candies.

The same as any dirty old man
My level of excitement with young women is the same as any older man who lusts for them.

I know I'm not the first to see
I'm aware that I'm not the only person who finds young women attractive.

I guarantee I'm not the last
I'm sure that more people in the future will continue to find young women attractive.

So take some good advice from me
Here's a piece of advice that you should consider following.

Just try it once before you ask
Before dismissing it, you should try something that might appear to be bad or inappropriate.

I hear an enticing voice
I hear a voice that is luring me towards something captivating.

(Live it up, live it up, do it now, boy)
A lively voice is urging me to seize the moment and indulge in pleasure.

I don't like the other choice
I don't want to choose an option that is not as lucrative as the one in front of me.

(Live it up, live it up)
The lively voice affirms that I should enjoy and revel in my present circumstances.

[Chorus]
The repetition of this stanza is a summary of the overall theme of the song.

What's wrong with that
Why can't I enjoy and indulge in something that everyone likes?

What's wrong with the fountain of youth
What's the harm in pursuing something that makes me feel young or rejuvenated?

What's wrong with a little self delusion
What's the problem with believing or convincing myself that I'm not old or that I'm still attractive?

Who you think is foolin' who
Who do you think is kidding themselves in this situation?

And who will be the last to laugh
Who will be the person who will get the last laugh in this scenario?

Here's another lame excuse
Here's an unconvincing justification or reason to dismiss the other alternative.

You're old enough to be her dad
You're significantly older than her and could even be her father.

I've heard all the reasons why
I'm familiar with every argument that someone can present against my behavior.

(Give it up, give it up, take a powder)
Another voice is instructing me to give up or quit this pursuit.

I turn them my blindest eye
I'll ignore these reasons or arguments because I'm fixated on my present course of action.

What's wrong with a flower in bloom
What's the problem with admiring something that is young, blossoming or beautiful?

Days don't hide secrets of the heart
Time cannot conceal or veil the true intentions or emotions of any person.

Only you and I do
Only the individuals involved can keep their secrets or emotions concealed from others.

Little white lies rip you right apart
Even the smallest lies can cause irreparable harm and tear apart a relationship.

And any way they want to
They can wreak havoc on someone's life in any number of ways.

Life goes by, done before you start
Life is short and ends soon after it begins.

I can't wait around to satisfy you
I cannot delay my life or desires to gratify someone else's expectations or needs.

[Chorus]
The conclusion of the song repeats the Chorus, and reinforces the theme and message of the song.