So, You're Offended [French translation]

So, you’re offended, horribly offended

though I don’t comprehend it

'cause what offended wasn’t about you.

But you were in your bubble

when you encountered trouble

‘cause you got on the net

where you just might get

an opposing view.

And now you’re mad as hell

and your veins, they swell

and your fingers tapping trouble out

to people who think different from you.

And now three days have gone

and you’re still ranting on,

dishing danger out to strangers

‘till they say that they agree with your views.

Reasonable people

when they’re walking down the street

and they see a pile of doggie doo,

hey do their best to go around

the hot mess on the ground,

‘cause that’s what smart people do.

But ever since detecting it,

you’re on your knees inspecting it

like it’s a real job you have.

Now, you’ve touched it and you tasted it,

you licked and you kicked it

and you wonder why your life’s so sad.

‘Cause now you’re smeared in shit

and you bathe in it

and you won’t rest until the rest of us

and possibly the best of us

are bathed in it, too.

There’s a world outside, it’s beautiful

and it’s waiting there for you.

To experience its wonders, all you have to do

is when there’s something you don’t like,

just click away, ‘cause if you don’t, really,

what does that say?

You want to be offended!

So, you’re offended, so what?

Horribly offended, who cares?

I suggest that you end it ‘cause really,

it’s what’s best for you.

Here’s my tip for you.

Do what I would do.

When I’m on the net and get upset

I put it down and go outside.

Maybe ride a bike or go fly a kite

or go for a walk and see the sights,

call a friend and get a bite.

Just do something you like!

And you won’t be offended.

So horribly offended.

Life could be rose-scented.

Don’t waste it being offended.

• Artist:Aurelio Voltaire