[Verse 1]
You are the only person I know
But I take you 'round to people who are on the go
Well you took me to a picture show
And the first thing I noticed
You took my soul

[Chorus]
I'm not an effigy (effigy!)
No, no!

[Verse 2]
Well, I asked you if you would be mad
If I packed my things and moved away to faraway lands
Well, I packed my things and I moved to this place
And the first thing I see
Is burning pictures of my face

[Chorus]
I'm not an effigy! (Effigy!)
No, no!

[Verse 3]
Well, I moved back from this faraway land
Walked right into a room with my mum and my dad
Well, I saw my picture hanging on the wall
Tried to rip it and burn it
I survived it all
[Chorus]
I'm not an Effigy (Effigy!)

[Bridge]
I'm not angry (angry)
I'm not angry (angry)
I'm not angry (angry)
I'm not angry
You're not an effigy!

[Verse 4]
Well, walking around this stinking town
I look up at the buildings and they get me down
Well, I look to my left
Then I look to my right
Then I realize they've been striking at me
All my life

[Chorus]
I'm not an effigy! (Effigy!)
You're not an effigy! (Effigy!)
No, no!

[Chorus/Outro]
I'm not an effigy! (Effigy!)
No, no!
You're not an effigy! (Effigy!)