[Verse 1]
What do they see?
These countless boys who try
Who think that they're the right guy
They think they're in love
They want to try their hand
I just don't understand

[Pre-Chorus]
Growing up, people thought me strange
Said I needed to change my disposition
I though love was a stupid thing
Nothing more than a dumb tradition

[Chorus]
I don't want roses
Roses only die
I'm not waiting on the picture perfect guy
I don't want you to send letters
And wait for my reply
I'll never say I love you
'Cause I don't wanna lie

[Verse 2]
People think that I'm sad
They don't say it but I know
They think that I just need to grow a spine
They think that I'm wrong
And they want me to play along
Yeah, they want me to see their bottom line
[Pre-Chorus]
Growing up people said "just wait
You'll catch a twist of fate and then you'll see"
But no matter the passing years
One thing's clear: it's not happening to me

[Chorus]
I don't want roses
Roses only die
I'm not waiting on the picture perfect guy
I don't want you to send letters
And wait for my reply
I'll never say I love you
'Cause I don't wanna lie

[Bridge]
You may call me a cynic
Say my outlook on the world is just not right
But one thing here is certain
You're never gonna win this fight
I never let any of my affection be displayed
Or maybe it's because I'm afraid

[Chorus]
That maybe I want roses
Even if they die
Maybe I've been scared he's not the picture perfect guy
And if he were sending letters
Maybe I'd reply
With one swift I love you
But I wouldn't wanna lie