Tell me why I try
Show me who I've moved
I'm penning thoughts that speak to empty rooms
It's easy to forget
The things I feel which are important
Are only in my little world
And the things I say
Even if I open a vein
Won't make much of a dent
Can't change the world
(chorus)
Oh, a song should go like that
Oh, pick up a pen and kick back
That's not how it is
Can't you see?
Something had to happen to move me
An ounce of my life and a lot of time
Are all I can offer college ruled lines
Can't change the world
(chorus)