The fairy tales
They have you fooled
You have to fight
For scraps of good
You have to dig deep
But you won't find treasure
They think you exist
For their pleasure
It's just as scary
When the lights are on
Watch the cockroaches scatter
I hate to tell you
The monsters are real
With poison in their tongues
And murder in their eyes
With sharp looks
And crooked smiles
But what lovely teeth they have
I hate to tell you
This world is cruel
The fairy tales
They lied to you
The monsters are all too real
They come from all sides
You don't have to look far
You just have to say "Hi"
To your neighbor
They find power in deflection
They see weakness in reflections
You won't find them under your bed
Or hiding in your closet
Or in your head
They drip with privilege
In suits and ties
They'll call you a prostitute
With a smile
They see women
As a prize
But they don't just come out at night
What lovely teeth they have
The better
To prey on you
To make you think it's your fault
To make you think you're wrong
To make you think you're crazy
To make you think it's your fault
But it's not your fault
Monsters are real
Just look to your left
Just look to your right
Just say "Hi" to your neighbor
What lovely teeth they have