The Problem - KMFDM

There was a hearing

The rules were broken by one

Followed by another

The evidence was presented

An overwhelming list of infractions

An overwhelming representation

Of one’s maladjustment to the system

The hearing was about him

About his attitude

About his behavior

He is, he represents

No, he embodies the problem

If he is expelled, the problem

Will go away

Responsibility

Relationship

Mutuality

Our solution

A person with a problem

I believe there’s no such thing

As a person with a problem

If there is a problem it’s a problem with the system

The system of home and family

Of school and community

He is not in this alone

He is not the problem

A reflection of the system

A mirror image of ourselves and our work

We acknowledge not all kids fit

Our ancillary design

And when they don’t fit

They become the problem

The problem

Expel the problem

Make it go away

Expel the problem

Make it go away, make it go away

Make it go away