I’m fully into soccer –

a real enthusiast.

I like to watch. I like to play –

to give the game my best.

It’s something teachers praise us for-

enthusiasm’s great!

But in the eighteenth century

it simply didn’t rate.

Enthusiasts were crazy folk

who’d somehow lost their wits.

They raved and had no self-control –

strong feelings were the pits.

This was the Age of Reason –

of cool and measured thought.

But soccer’s more than well-planned moves-

it’s heaps of fun! It’s sport!

So naturally I’ll yell and scream –

and help my team to win.

Enthusiasm’s what they need –

so everyone, join in!

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