[Verse 1: Neil Tennant]
You live upon a stage and everyone's agreed
You're the brightest hope by far that anyone can see
So, when you take the limelight, you can guarantee
You're gaining fame and claiming credibility

[Pre-Chorus 1: Neil Tennant]
Tell me, baby, are you gonna get high as a kite?
Tell me, baby, are you gonna let it happen every night?

[Chorus: Neil Tennant]
How can you expect to be taken seriously?

[Verse 2: Neil Tennant]
You live within the law, and everyone assumes
You must find this a bore, and try something new
You're an intellectual giant, an authority
To preach and teach the whole world about ecology

[Pre-Chorus 2: Neil Tennant]
Tell me, baby, are you gonna make any other claims?
Tell me, baby, are you gonna take any of the blame?

[Chorus: Neil Tennant]
How can you expect to be taken seriously?
How can you expect to be taken seriously?
[Spoken Interlude: Neil Tennant]
Do you have a message for your fans?
For your fans?

[Verse 3: Neil Tennant]
You live within the headlines, so everyone can see
You're supporting every new cause and meeting royalty
You're another major artist on a higher plane
Do you think they'll put you in the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame?

[Pre-Chorus 3: Neil Tennant]
Tell me, baby, how you generate longevity
Tell me, baby, how you really hate publicity

[Chorus: Neil Tennant]
How can you expect to be taken seriously?
How can you expect to be taken seriously?
How can you expect to be taken seriously?

[Post-Chorus: Neil Tennant]
Seriously
Seriously, oh
Seriously