[Verse 1]
Back and forth we always take our time growing up
Not knowing what's at stake before we change
Whoa, so give me a chance and I'll take it, make it or break it
Time can only tell us who we are
So, can I please just have your name?

[Chorus]
And so they say, there are shades of gray in a lifetime
If that is so, I'll let you know that I'm looking on the bright side
So they say, there are shades of gray in a lifetime
If that is so, I'll let you know that I'm looking on the bright side

[Verse 2]
What's the point of being at this party?
Hey girl! You're just another trend
Now you're all over the place
Let go, 'cause I get along better with your best friend
I think you'll say (think you'll say)
That "this is all I stand for, so grow up and be a man!"
I'll stay the same (I'll stay the same)
'Cause I'm living it up now, day by day, so
Grow up while you still can
Grow up while you still can

[Chorus]
So they say, there are shades of gray in a lifetime
If that is so, I'll let you know that I'm looking on the bright side
So they say, there are shades of gray in a lifetime
If that is so, I'll let you know that I'm looking on the bright side
[Verse 2]
What's the sense in being there for you
For another night in an empty bedroom?
What's the sense in being there for you
To make it seem like I gave up my greed?
When all along (all along)
When all along I had everything that I need
And this of course

[Chorus]
So they say, there are shades of gray in a lifetime
If that is so, I'll let you know that I'm looking on the bright side
So they say, there are shades of gray in a lifetime
If that is so, I'll let you know that I'm looking on the bright side

[Outro]
If that is so, I'll let you know that I'm looking on the bright side
Looking on the bright side