Helmet Lyrics

I can remember how it started
I followed the firemen -- I dreamed of the astronauts
They looked so happy in their shiny metal headgear
I knew that inside they were smiling

My mother feared I was abnormal
I'd take out the colander and put it on my head
People are happy when they know that they're protected
Just let me tell you why I'm smiling

   I've got my helmet on
   Nothing can do me wrong
   I've got my helmet on
   Ya-da-ba-da-ba-da-ba-da-ba

   In shining rows they sit in every beauty parlor
   Down in the coal mines -- lighting the way
   From distant battlefields to the tiniest motor scooter
   There is peace on every single face

My friends all tell me I'm retreating
But how can they argue with true serenity?
If they would only try just once to wear a helmet
The world would soon be a better place

   Come try my helmet on
   Nothing will do you wrong
   Come try my helmet on
   Ya-da-ba-da-ba-da-ba-da-ba

   In shining rows they sit in every beauty parlor
   Serenity on every face

   Come try my helmet on
   Nothing will do you wrong
   Come try my helmet on
   Ya-da-ba-da-ba-da-ba-da-ba
 (Repeat)