[Verse 1] A riddle or two is good for a laugh, We've had a few through the years... been quite a blast. But there's one that sticks in my craw, It's just about driven me right out that door. [Chorus] A photograph is held in father's hand: Here's what he says to me… “Brothers and sisters, I have none, But this man's father is my father's son.” Now just let that sit a minute longer, Have a go yourself... and have a ponder! [Verse 2] The... brain-cogs just seize up and mentally lock, As I ponder and hash over each mental block. Paper and pen, I've used to draw up a plan, Trying to work out - who is this man? [Chorus] “Have you got it yet,” he says with a grin… “Brothers and sisters, I have none, But this man's father is my father's son.” Have a little think about that... [Verse 3] Drawing family trees just for the fun, Crossing out the brothers and sisters who were none. Pop in a father and a father's son, Give them some names - once again for fun. 'Cause as you can see, I have no idea, I've got circles and arrows just to make it clear. Doesn't help at all as the mind bogs down, Frustration and confusion making me frown. [Chorus] “I'll give it to you one more time!”... he says “Now listen closely and look at the photo.” “Brothers and sisters, I have none, But THIS man's father is MY FATHER'S son.” Come on, just let that sit a minute longer, Have a go yourself - and have a ponder! I'm thinking - “Now I understand…” I haven't a clue about this here MAN! [Verse 4] Well I've lost the plot and I've had enough, The brain's all scrambled, it's too tough. The family lines and workings from me Haven't been able to solve this family tree. [Chorus] Yeah, you've heard enough too, I know this - but I'm leaving this one with you. “Brothers and sisters, I have none, But this man's father is my father's son.” Now just let that sit a minute longer, Have a go yourself - and have a ponder! [Outro] Ponder! Who's that fathers son?.. Ponder! This man's father.... Ponder! .... "Brothers and sisters I have none. But this man's father is my fathers son..."
