Francis S. Collins

I came, I bought the books, I stayed in the dorms, followed directions.


I worked, I studied hard, made lots of friends that had connections.


I crammed, they gave me grades, and may I say, not in a fair way.


But, I am a good Wahoo, I did it their way.



I learned so many things, although I know I'll never use them.


The courses that I took were all required. I didn't choose them.


You'll find that to survive, it is best to play the doctrinaire way.


And so, I knuckled down,（埋頭苦幹） and did it their way.



Well, yes there were times I wondered why


I had to cringe（卑躬屈膝） when I could fly


I had my doubts, but after all,


I clipped my wings and learned to crawl.


I learned to bend and in the end, I did it their way.



Not yet…


Now, this is my verse:


And now, my fine young friends,


Now that I am a full professor, where once I was oppressed, （壓迫）


I have become the cruel oppressor.


With me, I hope you will see the double he-lix


Is a highway and yes, you will learn it is best


To do it my way.



Well, wait, wait, wait….


Well, I am just a man, what can I do.


Open your books, read chapter two.


And if it seems a bit routine,


Don't talk to me, go see the Dean.（院長）


Just start today, dear UVA


And do it my way.