First of all, I'd like to thank my mom and dad Without their love I'd never hold this piece of metal in my hands I'm not really sure if it'll bring about much change But I'll accept it anyways Isn't it strange How everybody wants to win the game Just because we heard it numbs the pain I thought it'd feel so good to hear you call my name onto the stage Isn't it sad How everybody loves to feel so bad Crying simply 'cause we know we can On second thought, I think I'd like to give this back Who should I ask for that I'm not sure how people vote on this award Human of the Century, but what's it for I'd like to think it's not just because I conformed Passed a test and nothing more I bet the protocol was not prepared for this The monitors did not expect the words to slip But they were forced to watch 'em fall straight from my lips Take a moment, let it sit Isn't it strange How everybody wants to win the game Just because we heard it numbs the pain I thought it'd feel so good to hear you call my name onto the stage Isn't it sad How everybody loves to feel so bad Crying simply 'cause we know we can On second thought, I think I'd like to give this back Who should I ask for that Made a wish to reset my time Funny thing is I'm changing my mind Threw it over the fountain side With a dime (Don't know what you have 'til it's gone Don't know what you want 'til you have it all) Isn't it strange How everybody wants to win the game Just because we heard it numbs the pain I thought it'd feel so good to hear you call my name onto the stage Isn't it sad How everybody loves to feel so bad Crying simply 'cause we know we can On second thought, I think I'd like to give this back Who should I ask for that