Can't you see me I'm not there Can't you hear I'm not there Can you blame me I don't care Can you praise me Don't you dare I've seen it all before It's always the same old story People wanting more Thirsty dreams of glory Mothers of greedy children Fathers with flashy cars Strangers in dirty business Our garbage sent to mars Can't you see me I'm not there Can't you hear I'm not there Can you blame me I don't care Can you praise me Don't you dare Short steps on the pavement Time's running fast Grandma's looking younger Imprisoned in her past Extentions in the rain Make up melting fast A smile turning into darkness You face the truth at last Can't you see me I'm not there Can't you hear I'm not there Can you blame me I don't care Can you praise me Don't you dare All the times i thought you were right They were just signs of a war i couldn't fight Not because i wasn't strong enough Or lacking in preparation I just tought i could be without Following your obsession Can't you see me I'm not there Can't you hear I'm not there Can you blame me I don't care Can you praise me Don't you dare