Institution green
the walls are cracked and dim
and we are standing in a line
waiting for our faces to be seen

institution green
watch the floor and cound the hours
none will meet my eyes
private people in this public place

i wonder if they'll take a look
find my name inside that book
lose me on the printed page
where to point the aimless rage

i cast my vote upon this earth
take my place for what it's worth
hunger for a pair of eyes
to notice and to regognize

institution green
a woman stands behind a table
she will call my name
after that i'll be admitted in

i wonder if she'll take a look
find my name inside that book
lose me on the printed page
where to point the aimless rage

i cast my vote upon this earth
take my place for what it's worth
hunger for a pair of eyes
to notice and to regognize

institution green
teach me how to pull the lever
push the curtain closed
take what's needed then just
let me go