[Verse 1]
(1, 2, 3)
You're seventeen without a purpose
Your teacher hates you, you feel worthless
Close your eyes, plug your ears
Remember that the future's near
Your friends don't see the world like you do
It's just something that you've been used to
Write a song, carry on
Remind yourself the future's long

[Chorus]
And I can see without my eyes
The world and all its lies
I'm certain things will always be this way
So I never waste my time trying to confine myself
To life and all its stupid ways

[Verse 2]
Twеnty-one you scratched the surfacе
And that year was your fucking saddest
Close your eyes, hide your tears
Talk to dad while he's still here
You're twenty-two the world is turning
And everyone on it is hurting
The cat has jumped right out the bag
Finding out this life's a drag
[Chorus]
And I can see without my eyes
The world and all its lies
I'm certain things will always be this way
So I never waste my time trying to confine myself
To life and all its stupid ways

[Outro]
Oh, I don't know who they hoped that I would become
Oh, I don't know who they hoped that I would become