Helmet

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[Verse 1]
I can remember how it started
I followed the firemen—I dreamed of the astronauts
They looked so happy in their shiny metal headgear
I knew that inside they were smiling

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[Verse 2]
My mother feared I was abnormal
I'd take out the colander and put it on my head
People are happy when they know that they're protected
Just let me tell you why I'm smiling

[Chorus]
I've got my helmet on
Nothing can do me wrong
I've got my helmet on
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[Post-Chorus]
In shining rows they sit in every beauty parlor
Down in the coal mines lighting the way
From distant battlefields to the tiniest motor scooter
There is peace on every single face

[Verse 3]
My friends all tell me I'm retreating
But how can they argue with true serenity?
If they would only try just once to wear a helmet
The world would soon be a better place

[Chorus]
Come try my helmet on
Nothing will do you wrong
Come try my helmet on
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[Post-Chorus]
In shining rows they sit in every beauty parlor
Serenity on every face

[Chorus]
Come try my helmet on
Nothing will do you wrong
Come try my helmet on
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Come try my helmet on
Nothing will do you wrong
Come try my helmet on
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Come try my helmet on
Nothing will do you wrong
Come try my helmet on
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