Under Effects

Propose an idea to fix things.
I can't remember the last time I've smiled.
Star the points we lack so that we can eventually
but probably never, make up later.
I can't remember the last time I've smiled.
Etch into our hearts our plans for the future,
how we got stuck here, how we fail at everything,
how no matter how hard we try and take the blame
we pin it on someone else.
I can't remember the last time I've smiled.
I'll exchange you money for a few words, dropping it
into my pocket I walk away. Because were all selfish.
I can't remember the last time I've smiled.
No one really wants to show us kindness, because
we have better things to do with our time.
I can't remember the last time I've smiled.
You leave me to fend for myself because you
don't need me anymore. But you claim you never did.
No, I can't remember the last time I've smiled.
Well, it's not important anymore - I hope you've had your
fun with me. I hope you've gotten all your laughs out
and realized that I was never a good choice as a friend.
No, I don't recall the last time I've smiled.