i don t wanna be a number just like being a prisoner i just wanna stay free don t wanna be a number three o i don t wanna be a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 signing on the dot got my name on a form thought i had it made they treat you just insane o i don t wanna be a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 you are just a number and i ain t got a name you are just a number and i ain t got a name sitting in a prison cell numbers on my chest age is just a number mummy does know best o i don t wanna be a 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 you are just a number and i ain t got a name you are just a number and i ain t got a name 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8