Can't You See Me

can’t you see me
i’m not there
can’t you hear
i’m not there
can you blame me
i don’t care
can you praise me
don’t you dare
i’ve seen it all before
it’s always the same old story
people wanting more
thirsty dreams of glory
mothers of greedy children
fathers with flashy cars
strangers in dirty business
our garbage sent to mars
can’t you see me
i’m not there
can’t you hear
i’m not there
can you blame me
i don’t care
can you praise me
don’t you dare
short steps on the pavement
time’s running fast
grandma’s looking younger
imprisoned in her past
extentions in the rain
make up melting fast
a smile turning into darkness
you face the truth at last
can’t you see me
i’m not there
can’t you hear
i’m not there
can you blame me
i don’t care
can you praise me
don’t you dare
all the times i thought you were right
they were just signs of a war i couldn’t fight
not because i wasn’t strong enough
or lacking in preparation
i just tought i could be without
following your obsession
can’t you see me
i’m not there
can’t you hear
i’m not there
can you blame me
i don’t care
can you praise me
don’t you dare