[Verse 1]
Don't watch the news
Don't read the paper
The same old, brand new
Do me a favour

[Pre-Chorus 1]
And say nothing and everything at the same time
Tell me the truth and leave nothing behind

[Chorus]
When they talk about normal people
Normal troubles and normal fears
I'm just standing on the outside watching
'cause they'll never talk about you and me

[Verse 2]
There's a story for you
You've just got to write it
But singing the blues
Won't help you find it

[Pre-Chorus 2]
If you say nothing and everything at thе same time
Tell mе the truth and leave nothing behind

[Chorus]
When they talk about normal people
Normal troubles and normal fears
I'm just standing on the outside watching
'cause they'll never talk about you and me
They'll never talk about you and me

[Bridge]
When they talk about violence
As it comes down the halls
That uncomfortable silence
Starts to break down the walls

When they talk about violence
As it comes down the halls
That uncomfortable silence
Starts to break down the walls
[Chorus]
When they talk about normal people
Normal troubles and normal fears
I'm just standing on the outside watching
'cause they'll never talk about you and me

When they talk about normal people
Normal troubles and normal fears
I'm just standing on the outside watching
'cause they'll never talk about you and me
They'll never talk about you and me
They'll never talk about you and me
They'll never talk about you and me