A tremendous ego, it's what they're seeing in you And they were right, but there was so much more Because the ego was the bulwark for your pride You were claiming respect And appreciation They were deserved and due They were hiding in the shadow To criticize your work Cowards and ignorant to deal with you face to face You were claiming respect And appreciation They were deserved and due Blood Their blood, was what you needed to wash The umbrage to your art Snooty academic and sycophant students Blindfolded and narrow minded Or just too afraid by innovation You were claiming respect And appreciation They were deserved and due You were too much more