What is this Paul Simon song about?

Question

I think I want to do the lyrics to the song "you can call me al" by paul simon for a poetry project for school. I don't know what the song is actually about though. If anyone knows please tell me because I have to submit the lyrics by tomorrow.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The lyrics describe a man experiencing an identity crisis[1] ("Where's my wife and family? What if I die here? Who'll be my role model?") which is ultimately resolved when he takes a trip to "the Third World".