[Verse 1]
Covering the ground with eyes that scan to find a halo
Reflecting in the shine linoleum
Severing the ties so I can sit beneath a willow
And think about the cruel things that I’ve done
Just for fun

[Pre-Chorus]
There are worse things for sure, man
But it’s still murder

[Chorus]
Smiling on the outside
And you’re dying on the inside
What the hell kind of a condition is this?
You’re aware, you’re aware
And you know that you can bear it
And it doesn’t kill you
But it sure don’t make you strong
Forest lawn

[Verse 2]
For a minute thеre or 15 I was hometown hero
Now I’m just a shadow in thе hall
Taking what I can before they put back up the gallows
And give it to me like they want it done
Just for fun
[Pre-Chorus]
There are worse things for sure, man
But it’s still murder

[Chorus]
Smiling on the outside
And you’re dying on the inside
What the hell kind of a condition is this?
You’re aware, you’re aware
And you know that you can bear it
And it doesn’t kill you
But it sure don’t make you strong
Forest lawn

[Outro]
Forest lawn
Smiling on the outside
And you’re dying on the inside
Smiling on the outside
And you’re dying on the inside