I want a box around myself 

So they can put me on the shelf 

To see the way I live 

But the holes are blocked 

By everybody else inside 

As far as I can tell 

They're all living well 

Living better, still 

Oh, that's the way it is 

Climbing up the corporate ladder 

Trying to escape through the roof 



Can you explain lives led in vain? 

It seems like everybody's looking for their way out 



It's not a problem, it's hell 

We only do what people tell 

But can you tell me, anyone 

The consequences of setting someone free? 



Can you explain lives led in vain? 

It seems like everybody's looking for their way out 



Have you ever felt the pinch 

When you life's confined? 

Well, get your ass in line 

It's hard not to care what they say 

I'd like to think we'll break away 

I don't believe that growing up 

Means cashing out and giving up 



Can you explain lives led in vain? 

It seems like everybody's looking for their way out 



This box contains just one thing 

The fact that I will probably never find a way 



Can't you help me fade out? 

You know that everybody's looking for their way out