I don't understand

It's so in to be unaffected

They only like the cynical bands

The bubble gum and the disconnected

They point and laugh

At everybody who believes in something

Let them laugh

I'd rather be alive so we'll be



(chorus)

Singin' and smilin' and dancin'

And cryin' and pourin' out our hearts to Jesus

Jokin' and lovin' and carin' and

Wearin' my heart up on my sleeve



If it's hip to be dead inside

I'd rather be a fool

Cuz life is way too precious

To spend it bein' cool



Just act like you don't care

That's the way to be a cool kid

A bored

Blase empty stare

Is all you need to be a cool kid



I don't understand

It's so in to be unaffected

They only like the cynical bands

The bubble gum and the disconnected

They point and laugh

At everybody who believes in something

Let them laugh

I'd rather be alive so we'll be



Singin' and smilin' and dancin'

And cryin' and pourin' out our hearts to Jesus

Jokin' and lovin' and carin' and

Wearin' my heart up on my sleeve



If it's hip to be dead inside

I'd rather be a fool

Cuz life is way too precious

To spend it bein' cool



Singin' and smilin' and dancin'

And cryin' and pourin' out our hearts to Jesus

Jokin' and lovin' and carin' and

Wearin' my heart up on my sleeve



If it's hip to be dead inside

I'd rather be a fool

Cuz life is way too precious

To spend it bein' cool



They never fail 

Cuz they don't attempt to do anything but ridicule

Be cynical

I'd rather be uncool