Verse 1: 

One minute I'm laughing at a party on the beach

Next minute, tears aren't far from my reach

And I don't know what happened but found myself alone

My feet in shallow water and I wanted to go home

My emotions change quick, so nothing really sticks, like the smile taken from my lips. 

And I know I’m not broken but im always just hopin’ that my brain will choose a side …(cause its) 

Chorus: 

Like a roller coaster, down and up and over,

Like a worn out light switch, on and off, it doesn't know the difference

oh oh oh ohhhh, oh oh oh ohhhh…

Verse 2: 

My emotions change so quick like the flip of a switch

On and off--Is it getting hot? 

There's an electrical fire burning in my brain

I'm overheating now, I'm bound to go insane 

It's like a little kid who's playing with the lights

And my circuit board is fried so my brain just can't decide...

If I'm happy or sad, or excited or mad, what's wrong, what's right, if it's day or night

Chorus: 

Like a roller coaster, down and up and over,

Like a worn out light switch, on and off, it doesn't know the difference

oh oh oh ohhhh, oh oh oh ohhhh…

Verse 3: 

So many feelings at a time, I just can't take it all I wanna do is cry

When handling emotions my brains always so confused

There's so much flowing through my brain I think I blew a fuse

But as a current problem oh it's not surprising news

Cause i've always had it in my mind that screws were coming loose

Imagine I'm happy on a sun filled day, feeling so sweet and eating fresh sorbet

And then the suns playing hide and seek and I'm unsteady on my feet

I wasn't ready for the change so then I start to say… 

Chorus: 

Like a roller coaster, down and up and over,

Like a worn out light switch, on and off, it doesn't know the difference

oh oh oh ohhhh, oh oh oh ohhhh…

Bridge: 

Up and down on life's emotional roller coaster, 

Mood swings like peaks and valleys, think I might be bipolar

Chorus: 

Like a roller coaster, down and up and over,

Like a worn out light switch, on and off, it doesn't know the difference

oh oh oh ohhhh, oh oh oh ohhhh…

Pre chorus: 

I can't read your lips and I can't read your mind,

No I can't read your palms when your hands are in mine...

Chorus: 

‘Cause I'm no psychic, I don't know how you think

I'm no psychic, I don't know what you mean

I'm no psychic, I don't know what you need

(Baby!) Why don't we agree? 

(Baby!) Why are you mad at me? 

Verse 1:

Bits and pieces

Blanks to fill

Empty spaces 

That I know to well

You can't expect me to know everything

So I need you to help me with what's missing

Pre chorus: 

‘Cause I can't read your lips and I can't read your mind,

Oh I can't read your palms when your hands are in mine…

Chorus

‘Cause I'm no psychic, I don't know how you think

I'm no psychic, I don't know what you mean

I'm no psychic, I don't know what you need

(Baby!) Why don't we agree? 

(Baby!) Why are you mad at me? 

Verse 2: 

I don't want every fight to be a war, 

Where we don't know what we're fighting for

And I know that this might sting 

But if you don't talk our love will go extinct

‘Cause this won't work unless you talk

‘Cause I can't figure this out ‘cause im no sherlock

Bridge: 

You keep me guessing like it's a game, you keep on messing with my fragile brain..

You keep me guessing like its a game, you keep on messing with my fragile brain 

Pre chorus: 

‘Cause I can't read your lips and I can't read your mind,

Oh I can't read your palms when your hands are in mine… 

Chorus:

‘Cause I'm no psychic, I don't know how you think

I'm no psychic, I don't know what you mean

I'm no psychic, I don't know what you need

(Baby!) Why don't we agree? 

(Baby!) Why are you mad at me? 

(Baby!) What do you need? 

‘Cause I'm no psychic..so why won’t you tell me please?

Verse 1:

Do you ever wish the world would end?                  

(I mean) You’d never need to go to school again

I know I might sound crazy but just let me explain 

How the end of the world is always on my brain

Movies and Tv shows I’ve seen have left a stain

With every possibility, haven't seen my life the same 

Chorus: 

I’m addicted, to the apocalypse

Think I can hear it coming as it drips

Into our reality

The possibility constantly slips 

Into my head 

I'm addicted to the apocalypse

Verse 2: 

I wait for the acid rain, to rain on my parade

I wait for the zombies to crawl out of their graves

I wait for the aliens from space to invade (go higher)

I wait for the bombs to rain down on us on doomsday

Chorus: 

I'm addicted, to the apocalypse

Any preparation available, I just can't miss

So I'll live another day when the world goes up in flames

I'm addicted to the apocalypse 

Bridge: 

I'm not addicted to drugs or drinking beer

But to the apocalypse if I haven't made that clear 

So I’ll be prepared when it's all impaired

So I'll be ok while they all fall prey…

To an apocalyptic doomsday… ay, hey (get louder)

Chorus:

I'm addicted, to the apocalypse

Any preparation available, I just can't miss

So I'll live another day while all my friends decay

I'm addicted to the apocalypse

Verse 4: 

The zombie cashier is starting to decay

Guess I wont be needing my machete today

And/so I could go to a store and not have to pay

Wonder what's the shelf life of a twinkie anyway?

Chorus:

I'm addicted, to the apocalypse

Any preparation available, I just can't miss

So I'll live another day when the horsemen come my way

I'm addicted to the apocalypse

Outtro: 

I'm addicted to the apocalypse 

I'm addicted to the apocalypse 

Can't think of anything but it.

Verse 1:

Man, you seem so perfect every single day                              

Hoping I can help you when you say your not ok  

Wishing it’s not awkward that you make me feel this way 

Chorus:

Because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty—

because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty— 

Verse 2:

I know you only know me as a guy from school

But I’m hoping that someday I can get closer to you

I know that its not much

but I hope that it’s enough 

Chorus:

Because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty—

because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty— 

Verse 3: I know you don’t wear dresses or pretty pink bows

But you’re the perfect girl and everyone knows 

I know you don’t wear dark suits or royal blue ties

But I’m in love with you and I don’t know why 

Chorus:

Because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty—

because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty— 

Verse 4:

So pick yourself off up the ground

And put back on your crown

I’ll be by your side to lift you up

So just call me over when the going gets rough— 

Bridge:

Cause you stole my heart and I stole yours

Getting to know each other better, and wouldn’t give it up for the world

Chorus:

Because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty—

because you’re royalty at least to me

because you’re royalty— 

Verse 5:

You are the heir of a king

I know I’m not a prince but I’m tt-trying to be

I know I’m not a princess but I’m tt-trying to be….

Royalty, royalty, royalty…. 

Verse 1: 

When everything revolves around your siblings

You're just another extra in their play

And when they make a better living

You're the one thats got no where to stay

Chorus: 

It's not that great being in the middle,

When you ain’t that big but you're not that little

It's not that great being in the middle,

When you ain’t that big but you're not that little

I mean/oh it's got its perks and it’s got its worsts, and its got it’s in-betweens

I mean your parents don't pay much attention to ya unless you're looking green

Verse 2: 

And no matter how loud you play guitar

You're just another noise, another star..in the sky

..so why even try...

Lots of times I feel alone, but maybe that's just my middle child syndrome

Chorus: 

It's not that great being in the middle,

When you ain’t that big but you're not that little

It's not that great being in the middle,

When you ain’t that big but you're not that little

I mean/oh it's got its perks and it’s got its worsts, and its got it’s in-betweens

I mean your parents don't pay much attention to ya unless you're looking green

Bridge: 

‘Cause you're just another middle child, another kid on the block

Just something so mild, (just) another boring rock 

‘Cause you're just another doorway,  just another delay,  just another display, another song on broadway…  just another ashtray,  just another doomsday,  just another screenplay,  just another today…  just another bouquet,  just another birthday,  just another bluejay,  just another school day…  just another entree, just another Monday,  just another subway,  just another “okay”… 

Chorus: 

It's not that great being in the middle,

When you ain’t that big but you're not that little

It's not that great being in the middle,

When you ain’t that big but you're not that little

I mean/oh it's got its perks and it’s got its worsts, and its got it’s in-betweens

I mean your parents don't pay much attention to ya unless you're looking green

Verse 3: 

But let's not be so extreme, lemme show you what I mean 

The middle aint always so bad, I mean that's just me (so) don't get mad

First off, “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World is a great song

Second, and don't get me wrong…

The best part of an oreos’ the middle, but by a little

Third… the middle seat in a car is not that great

But it beats walking home late 

Fourth, just think about a medium cooked steak

When it's not too pink and it's not too gray, it's a good day

Fifth, when it's not too hot and it's not too cold, it's a nice day

Final chorus: 

I guess it ain’t that bad being in the middle

When you ain’t that old, but you're not that brittle…

I guess it ain’t that bad being in the middle

When you ain’t that old, but you're not that brittle

I mean/oh it's got its perks and it’s got its worsts, and its got it’s in-betweens

I mean your parents don't pay much attention to ya unless you're looking green

Verse 1:

Oh, he’s a snake disguised as a flower.  

Hidden to look sweet but he’s sour. 

Did a dragon ever hide in such a beautiful cave? 

Did a shark ever wait behind every wave?

He’s a beautiful tyrant, a fiendish angel! 

Someone I knew well yet he’s still a stranger. 

A lamb who hunts like a fox! 

A million surprises in Pandora's box. 

Chorus: 

He’s a raven (raven) with the feathers (feathers) of a dove (dove--).

Couldn't see it, I was blinded by my love

I was wearing tinted glasses and I didn't see him clear

And I should’ve been running when he didn’t seem sincere

Verse 2: 

He’s a villain who seemed to have honor.

Thought he was here to give but turns out he’s a robber. 

Why put the soul of a criminal in such a perfect man? 

Why put the soul of a murder in the guy holding my hand?

Was there ever such an evil book with such a beautiful cover? 

Was there ever such a dark night with such beautiful colors? 

I can’t believe the deepest evil was right in front of me

And hidden inside someone so pretty, pretty, pretty, pretty… 

Chorus: 

He’s a raven (raven) with the feathers (feathers) of a dove (dove--).

Couldn't see it, I was blinded by my love

I was wearing tinted glasses and I didn't see him clear

And I should’ve been running when he didn’t seem sincere

Bridge: 

Thought I knew everything, but he wasn’t what he seemed 

The role he played was just a fantasy I dreamed

He said we would follow the stars..but he left me in the dark…

Chorus: 

He’s a raven (raven) with the feathers (feathers) of a dove (dove--).

Couldn't see it, I was blinded by my love

I was wearing tinted glasses and I didn't see him clear

And I should’ve been running when he didn’t seem sincere

Outro: 

He’s a raven with the feathers of the dove. 

Couldn't see it, I was blinded by my love

Intro: 

I hope your future’s happy,

Even if it's one without me..

Cause I always knew you deserved better,

Better than me…

Verse 1: 

Miss the warmth of your hand at my side,

Miss the smell of your cologne at night,

Miss the look you gave me with those brown eyes

Guess I just wanted someone to be my light,

To be by my side when I'm not feeling fine,

Someone to hold my hair back while I heaved dry

Chorus: 

I hope your futures happy,

Even if its one without me..

Cause I always knew you deserved better,

Better than me

The fact that we’re not together,

Doesn't mean I can't wish that whenever

You find the one for you, it goes better…

Better than me

Verse 2: 

Miss the touch of your hand on my cheek,

Wipe away a tear when we’d…cry instead of sleep

Guess I just wanted a “someone” in my life,

To hold my close and tight while I cried,

Someone to be right there when I close my eyes

Chorus: 

I hope your futures happy,

Even if its one without me..

Cause I always knew you deserved better,

Better than me

The fact that we’re not together,

Doesn't mean I can't wish that whenever

You find the one for you, it goes better…

Better than me

Verse 3: 

Miss the sight of your smile everyday,

Waking me up like a sun ray,

Missing’ all the secrets we didn't say

Never thought I’d meet someone who just felt..right,

Our memories are some of the best of my life,

Thanks for all the times you held my hand,

Telling me everything was gonna be alright (alright, alright, alright…)

Bridge:

Wanted to back track, go back,

Fight every battle just to get you back

But I knew it wasn't worth it ‘cause it wasn't ever working,

And I knew that cause we’d tried it before..oh

(people) They say, “you love something you better set it free,

And I knew I didn’t wanna but -this- wasn't just for me–-

‘Cause if we kept going and going,

Oh never knowing where we’re going

I know that we’d get lost in the strain

Of trying to keep going and going,

Oh to wherever this was going,

Even though what's going was our love down the drain…and

These lyrics aren't just therapy to help me let go

They’re a letter sent to you to let you know… that

Chorus: 

I hope your futures happy,

Even if its one without me..

Cause I always knew you deserved better,

Better than me

The fact that were not together,

Doesn't mean I can't wish that whenever

You find the one for you, it goes better,

And I hope that she 

Appreciates all the little notes you’ll write,

All the times that you’ll stay up all night,

All the kind little things you do,

That I never knew…

I'd love so much,

And miss so much,

And hope that such things…

Are in the one I hope to find

Who’s meant for me

Outtro: 

I hope that it goes better…

Better than me.

Verse 1: 

I might feel down in the dumps, think I’ve got nothing to lose

I say let your bombs loose..

But I’ve got something to say, know that it’s been a bad day                           

But it doesn’t have to be that way. 

I can sit down and cry or I can get up and try

To cover others with a bright blue sky. 

Pre-chorus:

Sometimes the antidote to sad days 

Is helping others on their rough days. 

Putting smiles on someone’s face

Can help wipe the tears away 

Chorus:

I’m gonna change the world…

I’m gonna change the world one person at a time.

I’m gonna change the world one person at a time.

One by one, step by step

Collecting all the smiles that I can get. 

Sticking my hand up in the sky,

I'm waving it and giving out high fives 

I’m gonna change the world one person at a time--

One person at a time

Verse 2: 

A simple “hello”, a genuine “hey”

Can bring some sun to someone’s rainy day.

My brains telling me truth, they say, “that includes you”

How do you ever know what to do?

It’s scary I know, to talk to somebody knew

But they might need it just as much as you. 

Pre-chorus:

Sometimes the antidote to sad days 

Is helping others on their bad days. 

Putting smiles on someone’s face

Can help wipe the tears away 

Chorus:

I’m gonna change the world…

I’m gonna change the world one person at a time.

I’m gonna change the world one person at a time.

One by one, step by step

Collecting all the smiles that I can get. 

Sticking my hand up in the sky,

I'm waving it and giving out high fives 

I’m gonna change the world one person at a time--

One person at a time

Bridge: 

Just like illnesses 

Smiles are just as contagious

Let's spread a smile pandemic

Promise the world won't regret it   

Chorus: 

Oh we can change the world…

Oh and we can change the world one person at a time.

One by one, step by step

Collecting all the smiles that we can get. 

Sticking our hands up in the sky,

Waving ‘em and giving out high fives 

Oh we can gonna change the world, oh we can change the world 

One person at a time

…one person at a time...

Intro:

I don't like to say goodbye so I'll say, so I’ll say

I'll see ya later alligator, I'll see ya later alligator

Verse 1:

I write this song of hope to serenade you as you go

Ascending to gates of the heaven that we know 

Keep shining bright as you find

Your place among the stars in the sky

You’re a glimmering, glowing, brave heir to an eternal throne

Finally free from bands of mortality that held you so

Chorus 1:

I don't like to say goodbye so I'll say, so I’ll say

I'll see ya later alligator

I don't like to say goodbye so I'll say, so I’ll say

I'll see ya later alligator, I'll see ya later alligator

Verse 2:

I can't wait to see you walk or hear your unbreathed voice 

You know we’ll miss you, and we thank you for your choice

To come and see the world with us

To love and teach and be with us 

To bless us with your presence, your smile and you 

Keep living in our hearts and we’ll try to keep smiling through

Chorus 2:

I don't like to say goodbye so I'll say, so I’ll say

I'll see ya later alligator, I'll see ya later alligator

You take the pain out of loss you take the love out of life

Though life can suck and we get stuck there's nothing greater

Cause we can love and serve and learn and grow together

Now free from carnal strings of this life, this hard life

Oh I can't wait to see you fly

Bridge:

We send you off with love and memories in our minds 

To take with you as you climb the stairs into the lord's embrace 

And he’ll say 

“You did it, and I'm overjoyed to see your face,

I love you, thanks for being strong through everything you faced” 

Outro:

So like I said before, as I’m not a repetition hater

We love you,

Miss you,

See ya later alligator