I cannot bear to see myself Through the eyes of my father I'm nothing but a coward And a spiteful liar I cannot bear to see myself Through the eyes of my mother I'm nothing but a pale-faced ghost Haunting memories A different type of headache A constant state of dread A departure from any comfort that I've ever felt Nothing gets better (Nothing gets better) That's what I'll tell myself So that when I wake up I know what to expect Nothing gets better (Nothing gets better) That's what I'll tell myself So when I look in the mirror There's nothing left to detest Nothing gets better (Nothing gets better) That's what I'll tell myself So I keep myself alive 'Cause I'm already dead inside