Lyrics

[Verse 1] There was a man reading self-help books on the crowded subway train And as I stared at the floor I thought it must be nice To have that kind of mindframe Read it cover to cover and soak up every thought 'Til you wake up one morning and just get to be someone you're not [Verse 2] When things get quiet I feel uneasy I need my friends, or at least just the sound of the TV To keep these things from screaming "You're inadequate, you're a piece of shit You could run forever but you'll never get away with it And if people really knew who you were They'd probably cover up the ground that you walk with spit" [Chorus] "Don't be a stranger" means stay away As far away as you can 'Cause you're unstable That's all I need right now How could you possibly understand? [Verse 3] I still dress just like I'm sixteen I still get way too drunk during the week I still got too much on my plate And none of this ever makes me feel complete I let my bills pile up as high as they can It only took me twenty-seven fucking years To finally understand that when she said [Chorus] "Don't be a stranger" means stay away As far away as you can 'Cause you're unstable That's all I need right now How could you possibly understand? [Bridge] "Don't be a stranger" means stay as far away as you can When my friends say they're fine I just think they don't know where to begin I'm happy that you're happy but I'm sad we'll never speak again If I could do this over I know that this is how it would end "Don't be a stranger" means stay as far away as you can When my friends say they're fine I just think they don't know where to begin I'm happy that you're happy but I'm sad we'll never speak again If I could do this over I know that this is how it would end [Outro] Pack up and don't ever come back I never meant to make you so sad Pack up and don't ever come back I never meant to make you so sad