Academe, a broken dream
Turned mindless machine.
I advise you not take too close a look
And instead make use of printed books
For to the board of examiners
Compliance is all that matters.
Academe, a broken dream
Turned mindless machine.
What can it claim of originality
When inertia stalls creativity?
They say it's about the exam
As single outcome of the plan
When the end should be to illuminate
And in matters of reality to elucidate
Like strong-hearted thinkers
Who in lecture halls to not linger.
Academe, a broken dream
Turned mindless machine.
I think the home of talk
Ought go for a walk
Since those who can see
Know well the conspiracy
That knowledge paid money
Is worth not one penny.