They were so ecstatic when the letter arrived
   A certified genius at the age of five
   They planned his future so carefully
   He was everything they hoped he'd be
  
   He was a model child, a devoted son
   Loved and admired by everyone
   He played out every role, a "T.V. hero"
   He lived his life in a video fantasy
  
   He was good at school, never failed a grade
   They gave him hopes and dreams, and taught him not to hate
   He had rules he learned to break for fun
   Now he's hidin', `cause his fingerprints on the gun
  
   Why'd ya' have to do it Evil Genius?
   Was it justified in your mind?
   Why'd ya' put us through it Evil Genius?
   Was it justified in your mind anytime you held a grudge?
  
   Was it something said that pushed you over the line?
   Your best interests were in our minds
   You kept it so well hidden, we never knew
   No one ever expected anything like this from you
  
   Why'd ya' have to do it Evil Genius?
   Was it justified in your mind?
   Why'd ya' put us through it Evil Genius?
   Was it justified in your mind anytime you held a grudge?
  
   Why'd ya' have to do it Evil Genius?
   Was it justified in your mind?
   Why'd ya' put us through it Evil Genius?
   Was it justified in your mind anytime you held a grudge?