| When I was young I read some books about the galaxy |
| I read chapter upon chapter of sci-fi and fantasy |
| But way back then we didn’t know what we all do know now |
| How other life was not a threat but humans are all cowards |
| I don’t remember how it happened, but I remember light |
| The sounds of mass explosions and the smell of burning fires |
| I remember screaming, I remember holding you |
| I remember thanking Planet Earth and all we put her through |
| And I don’t know why, no I don’t know why |
| Now down below is ruined cuz we couldn’t make amends |
| 'Cause we’re selfish and we’re stupid and we didn’t think ahead |
| And now we’re trying to re-create what we all had before |
| Everyone’s pretending but I know their hearts are sore |
| Everything is regimented, everything’s on time |
| Everyone is really busy with their new jobs and new lives |
| Whoever is in charge is doing a fantastic job |
| Of keeping us complacent, some have already forgot |
| And I don’t know why, no I don’t know why |
| And I don’t know why, no I don’t know why |
| Sorry friends I’m making a mess again |
| Kick up dust I’m making a mess again |
| You told me not to make a mess again |
| There I go making a mess again |
| Everywhere I go |
| Everyone I see |
| No one seems to know |
| What’s really happening |
| And I don’t know why, no I don’t know why |
| And I don’t know why, no I don’t know why |