Wish I had my own robot
He could be my trusted friend
He could keep me out of trouble
He could warn me what's around the bend
He could offer me protection
From all the monsters and the aliens
He could ward me off the Doctor Smiths
'Cause he can see through their phony grins
He could be my mentor
The dad I never had
Read me stories until late in the night
I would never be so sad, no
Danger, Will Robinson!
Wish I had my own robot
With a beat-box voice and some blinking lights
He'd shoot lasers out of his arms
He could intercede in all my fights
He could cook me my breakfast
Sort my laundry and drive my van
He could wait on me hand and claw
He could be my very own mechanical man
He could make me laugh when I am down
I could have total control
He could love me as a I am
And I could love him down in his robot soul
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