Don't watch the news Don't read the paper The same old, brand new Do me a favour And say nothing and everything at the same time Tell me the truth and leave nothing behind 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 ♪ There's a story for you You've just got to write it But singing the blues Won't help you find it If you say nothing and everything at the same time Tell me the truth and leave nothing behind 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 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 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