Bo Burnham
Covering

[Intro]
My world is changing
I think I'm growin' up
What the fuck is going on?
I keep complaining
Will anything ever be enough?
Um, what the fuck is going on?
The constant rinsing to repeat
Has worn me out
Should I take projects that aren't complete
And throw 'em all out?
Just say that it's over
You really gave it a try
Now take her somewhere she'd like
Imagine all the time you did
Maybe it's time for you to move on, kid

[Pre-Chorus]
For years I felt I found my voice
But I fear I failed to find it
And although I'd rather be myself
Well, it seems like I don't mind this
I could start trying to be funny
Create a way to take this from me
What do I do?
[Chorus 1]
Healing the world with covering
The indescribable power of your covering
A new interpretation since I have no degree
I'll perform for the world by covering

[Interlude]
That's it
I haven't gotten a single callback in two years
Every agency that I've submitted to has ignored me
And I can't write a goddamn song to save my life
So um, there's only one thing left to do, really
Let's just sing other people's music in my apartment
And upload it for internet points, woo!

[Chorus 2]
Healing the world with covering
Repeating shit that I did not write while overacting
I'm gonna steal everything, pretend like it's all me
But hey, it's okay, I'm covering

[Verse 1]
I'm a cringy fucking white guy
I made some songs and I admit I made some horrible shit
I'll never try to be original again
(Yeah, that shit fucking sucks)
Pretentious ass white guys
This kind of content's not worth a goddamn
So maybe I should just give the fuck up
Um, I'm bored
I'll prob'ly never do that
Or I will but not today
I will convince them that I'm still improving with time
I need exposure
Pitch correction is my only friend
Show me the contract for my life and then let me sign
[Chorus 3]
Healing the world with covering
Repeating shit that I did not write while overacting
I'll push myself to the edge so I have all eyes on me
By doing karaoke - I mean covering

[Bridge]
If you need something to watch or something is off
Don't panic—I'll be here to sing you a song
If I don't change or I am wrong
I won't panic—I'll be fine whenever you're gone
Oh shit, I was afraid it would end up like this
If you like it, do not subscribe
Just go watch the real thing and I'll stay inside
If you need something to watch or something is off
Don't panic—I'll be here to sing you a song
If I don't change or I am wrong
I won't panic—I'll be fine whenever you're gone
Oh shit, tell me when did I end up like this?
What do I write about when I'm alone?

[Pre-Chorus]
And for years I felt I found my voice
But I fear I have not found it
And I'm losing time, I have no choice
And I fear I'll lose my mind if
I don't start trying to be funny
Or create a way to take this from me
I know what I gotta do
[Chorus 4]
Healing the world with comedy
Making a literal difference metaphorically
I swore I'd never be back and now I'm back on my feet
And I'm healing the world with comedy