Born, Never Asked Lyrics

Lyric discussion by ReilyStafford 

Cover art for Born, Never Asked lyrics by Laurie Anderson

I took this to be an anti-draft song. "It was a large room full of people, all kinds" is the draft induction ceremony.

"You were born, and so you're free. So happy birthday." The birthday is your 18th and you're drafted but you were never asked if you wanted to join the military.