An ordinary man

I never really seemed to fit anywhere

Kids used to laugh at my shoes in the schoolyard

My lovers used to say my lyrics were strange

talking about love and revenge

and all that silly human stuff

I never was cool even when I tried to

Though everyone noticed I'm smart

My daddy used to make me feel like I was a freak

When I didn't want to go I used to say I was sick

but I wasn't

oh I wasn't

Maybe I expected too much from myself

Maybe I thought I was greater than I really am

Sometimes I want to be somebody else

but I wasn't born to be...an ordinary man

I never really knew if I am happy or not

I spend hours crying and then I laugh a lot

I like to feel sexy still It's not good enough

'cause I know I'm not as beautiful as I wish I was

It looks like it doesn't hurt but it does...

Maybe I expected too much from myself

Maybe I thought I was greater than I really am

Sometimes I want to be somebody else

but I wasn't born to be...an ordinary man

I picture myself somewhere life is worth it

where people would feel proud of being my friends

My talent would be applauded the way I need it to be

and maybe i'd get to rest in peace the day it all ends

Is there anyone who understands?

That...

Maybe I expected too much from myself

Maybe I thought I was greater than I really am

Sometimes I want to be somebody else

but I wasn't born to be...an ordinary man

By Darko