[Verse 1]
Have you ever told a lie and enjoyed it
'Cause the truth hurts and you’d rather avoid it?
Do you ever see the stars and get jealous
'Cause they're up so high and you can’t reach them from your terrace?

[Chorus]
It's a cruel world and it's dragging me down
It's a harsh life and it's easy to drown
No, it's a cruel world and it's hurt me a lot
But I made a choice, I'd rather be here then not

[Verse 2]
Would you ever give those eyes to a stranger
’Cause it feels good and you’re best behavior
Have you ever left a lover so they don't leave you first
If this pain’s not real why do we act the way that it does

[Chorus]
It's a cruel world and it's dragging me down
It's a harsh life and it’s easy to drown
No, it's a cruel world and it's hurt me a lot
But I made a choice, I'd rather be here then not

[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
It's a cruel world and it's dragging me down
No, It's a harsh life and it's easy to drown
No, it's a cruel world and it's hurt me a lot
But I made a choice, I'd rather be here then not