John was a scientist, he was hooked on LSD
Interested in mind control and how the monkey held the key
Said that all life is experiments somebody's planning for the heir
It's for the unsuspected citizens who hallucinate in fear
Sing that

Chew the backbone, a solar system, these clever convicts
Chew the backbone, a solar system, these clever convicts

In union station, with a package in his hand
Tied to the suspect, he chanced him where he stand
And I don't think you realize he's coming for your neck
And the sound is breaking all around he's keeping lives in check

Chew the backbone, a solar system, these clever convicts
Chew the backbone, a solar system, these clever convicts

Making his getaway threw a punched out mirror
He blend into the crowd and hear the system screamin'
And all those spies that strikes she hit are clinging to their guns
And if you smell those omens man, I think you better run
Check out

Chew the backbone, a solar system, these clever convicts
Chew the backbone, a solar system, these clever convicts