The Hate Song

Lying in the dark with my face buried in a screen

Fighting off sleep 'cause I'm tired of all the bad dreams

I really shouldn't be afraid in my own home

But I lock the doors and I keep my curtains drawn

The people on the nightly news, they never seem to smile

And I can relate, it's been more than a little while

Well everything I hear it makes me wanna run and hide

Yeah the weather's been nice but you won't catch me outside

And I hate it

Trying not to be afraid

I hate it

Thinking about death every day

If half of what they say is true

Then the whole world can't get a goddamned clue

I hate it, I don't know what to do

I hate it, you ever feel that way too?

Standing in a crowded room feeling all alone

People look right past me like I'm made of stone

And I can't blame them I don't even recognize myself

I see my reflection and I wish I was someone else

Spending more than I'll make fore a little applause

I know you mean well but you know it's just a lost cause

Well maybe I could get possessed by a charming ghost

But even a half-wit poltergeist could find a better host

And I hate it

Feelin' like a silly fool

I hate it

Sittin' here drowning in the kiddie pool

I can't make waves but I'm soakin' wet

'Cause I'm sinkin' deep in hopeless debt

I hate it, I wish I could forget

I hate it, can't it be over yet?

And yes I've heard hate is a strong word but

I think I know how to use it

So don't tell me it's all in my mind

What's in a mind anyway?

When you lose it

When I was young I thought that I could be a dad

That never happened and now I think I'm glad

I watch my niece and nephews with so much fear

It's a crazy, fucked up place we're runnin' here

They're growing up in a country of rage and lies

And I can't be there to offer my advice

Stay true to yourselves, spread love and don't lose hope