I am happiest when by myself Nobody s hurts nobody s helps Like a gun or bullet on a shelf Alone everybody s fine I ve been playing little tricks on me It s fascinating what i ll believe Then in circled stitches my mind weaves Alone everybody lies I tell myself my life is pretty easy I take a pill if i am ever queasy I shut the door when it gets a little breezy But people really baffle me So i tiptoe around because it s easier to fake it Try not to be loud, or emotionally naked. I ll agree to go out with my friends, but never make it At least i keep my evenings free If you want to try to shift the blame Think of how hard you try and all your pain Oh, there s one amendment to the game Alone everybody cries I ve been thinking i could get along I think i m happy, i think i m strong But like my cactus when it s dry too long Alone even cacti die Alone everybody s fine Alone everybody lies Alone everybody cries