its amazing how far music can come.. 24 years after it released and its one of the most heartfelt songs ive heard
what may i ask
it's never enough
it's never too sweet
and it's never too rough
what's there to do?
while you're waiting your turn
just pick on your scabs
and watch your cigarette burns
no no no
it's just that i act
so stupid sometimes
i forget all the rules
when waiting in line
don't get me wrong
cause im happy to be
anything but still
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
there's so much out there
that you can't see
from sitting in here
but dont you worry
cause i'll bring you the world
i'll bring you it all
you don't have to search
no you don't have to crawl
no no no
ok it's time, we're leaving this place
tie up your lace
for the second foot race
the monsters next door
and the lack of space
are no longer ours
cause we really don't need it
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
just out for a walk
on this lovely, sunny, sunday afternoon
it's never enough
it's never too sweet
and it's never too rough
what's there to do?
while you're waiting your turn
just pick on your scabs
and watch your cigarette burns
no no no
it's just that i act
so stupid sometimes
i forget all the rules
when waiting in line
don't get me wrong
cause im happy to be
anything but still
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
there's so much out there
that you can't see
from sitting in here
but dont you worry
cause i'll bring you the world
i'll bring you it all
you don't have to search
no you don't have to crawl
no no no
ok it's time, we're leaving this place
tie up your lace
for the second foot race
the monsters next door
and the lack of space
are no longer ours
cause we really don't need it
oh, my what a wonderful day
oh, my what a wonderful day for me
just out for a walk
on this lovely, sunny, sunday afternoon
Lyrics submitted by playcracktheskyyy
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