You try to act sincere

And smile into my face

Say the words that you think are nice

Like that'll make it all okay

I don't think that you understand

That I know the facts

I get what you're saying

And I know it's just an act



Your insecurity is all that I can see



Pardon me for noticing

That you are looking down and standing over me

Like you're something better altogether

You're looking down on me

For the way I dress and this life that I lead

Like you're something better



Throw me a dirty look

When you pass me on the street

I don't know what I've done

To make you act this way

To me

You're just a lonely stranger

One who doesn't take the time

To get to know somebody

Before you make up your mind



Why do I have to fit your stereotype?



Pardon me for noticing

That you are looking down and standing over me

Like you're something better altogether

You're looking down on me

For the way I dress and this life that I lead

Like you're something better



It's nobody's business how you live your own life

Don't sweat the little stuff, don't waste your time

It's nobody's business how you live your own life

Don't sweat the little stuff, don't waste your time



Pardon me for noticing

That you are looking down and standing over me

Like you're something better altogether

You're looking down on me

For the way I dress and this life that I lead

Like you're something better



Pardon me for noticing

That you are looking down and standing over me

Like you're something better altogether

You're looking down on me

For the way I dress and this life that I lead

Like you're something better