Collapsible people Folding under the weight of better times and broken spines You crumble to tears, but you're never here A poise to appear, like you could Never crave attention You have a need for false affection You love every passer by Self-inflicted tension You're full of back and forth contentions You love every passer by Fall, stumble on words 'Cause nothings unheard But could you go and stand on your own? A place in the crowd A place to back down Another wish to be alone Wish to be alone Do you crave attention? You have a need for false affection You love every passer by Self-inflicted tension You're full of back and forth contentions You love every passer by You seem to forget, that infectious words Are words to regret, infected and proud A part of the crowd Wondering how? You could, keep up face Oh-oh-oh-oh Do you crave attention? You have a need for false affection You love every passer by Self-inflicted tension You're full of back and forth contentions You love every passer by You love every passer by