[Verse 1]
I’m sorry, I can’t smile so well
Though I don’t understand your happiness
I know I’m lost
I can’t even cover up with a forced smile
I’m only trying to figure out the way
I was separated from a flock I couldn’t fit into
I know I’m alone
But the isolation feels so comfortable
A cold night, the sky’s too clear
Bringing my heart into the open
It hurts, walking all alone
But I can’t lie

[Chorus]
There’s a part of me that isn’t anyone’s belonging
So even if I’m laughed at, or hated
I’ll protect it
If I’d have to fake a smile anyways
Then I’ll just scowl, and scowl, with a face like I squashed a stinkbug
As someone who doesn’t lie or fake

[Verse 2]
I’m sorry I can’t shed any tears
Your sadness is yours alone
I know you’re alone
So I’ll play this arpeggio in your stead
Growing up, the past continues to multiply
The future recedes into the distance, becoming harder to see
Whether you kill them off or keep them alive is all up to you
The present day too, as it asks, “What’re you gonna do?”
[Chorus]
If there’s a part of you that isn’t anyone’s copy
Then even if you’re laughed at, or hated
It won’t leave a stain
If you have to fake it to fit in
Then you should just be selfish, and be alone
Without lying or faking

[Refrain]
We’re going up and down, you know
We’re going up and down, you know
Say no to the world
Say no to the world
Going up and down, you know
We’re going up and down, you know
Say no to the world
Say no to the world now

[Chorus]
There’s a part of me that isn’t anyone’s belonging
So even if I’m laughed at, or hated
I’ll protect it
If I’d have to fake a smile anyways
Then I’ll just smile, and smile, with a face like I squashed a stinkbug
Without lying or faking
[Refrain]
We’re going up and down, you know
We’re going up and down, you know
Say no to the world
Say no to the world
Going up and down, you know
We’re going up and down, you know
Say no to the world
Say no to the world now