People always say be true to yourself
In the ideal situation, I'll be anyone else but me
It's fine, your fragile state of mind is just a part of growing up
You'll look back on this time and laugh
Your struggle is your art
But don't struggle too much, you've got a bleeding heart
And that's sad, you're mad
Just call your mum and dad
And have them smooth a few things over
You're a growing lad
(One, two, three, four)
Nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
Burdened in doubt, you're your very own self deceiver
Potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe her
And you try, and you try, and you try
People always say be kind to yourself
If this is really what you wanted
Why would you try to suffocate me?
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People always say have faith in yourself
If I can get out bed, I'll show you just how much I can succeed

Nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
Burdened in doubt, you're your very own self deceiver
Potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe her
And you try, and you try, and you try
People always say look after yourself
If that's the trick of the play
Why the fuck did nobody tell me?
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People always say don't belittle yourself
If you don't kick up a fuss
Who the hell's gonna set yourself free?
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Nothing compares to the life of an underachiever
Burdened in doubt, you're your very own self deceiver
Potential is the worst kind of spout that they'll have you believe her
And you try, and you try, and you try
And you try, and you try, and you try
They don't care, they don't care
About these teenage shits with painted nails
And bleached out shitty hair
They don't care, they don't care
About these teenage shits with painted nails
And bleached out shitty hair
They don't care, they don't care
About these teenage shits with painted nails
And bleached out shitty hair
They don't care, they don't care
About these teenage shits with painted nails
And bleached out shitty hair
People always say be true to yourself
In the ideal situation, I'll be anyone else