The businessmen drink my blood Like the kids in art school said they would And I guess I'll just begin again You say, "Can we still be friends?" ♪ If I was scared, I would And if I was bored, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not ♪ All the kids have always known That the emperor wears new clothes But they bow down to him anyway Because it's better than being alone ♪ If I was scared, I would And if I was bored, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not ♪ Now you're knocking at my door Saying, "Please come out with us tonight" But I would rather be alone Than pretend I feel alright If the businessmen drink my blood Like the kids in art school said they would Then I guess I'll just begin again You say, "Can we still be friends?"
If I was scared, I would And if I was pure, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not Now I'm ready to start If I was scared, I would And if I was pure, you know I would And if I was yours, but I'm not Now I'm ready to start ♪ Now I'm ready to start ♪ I would rather be wrong ♪ Than live in the shadows of your song My mind is open wide And now I'm ready to start ♪ Now I'm ready to start My mind is open wide Now I'm ready to start Not sure you'll open the door To step out into the dark ♪ Now I'm ready