The Swiss Army Romance

Sleep with all the lights on

You're not so happy, you're not secure

And you're dying to look cute in your blue jeans

But you're plastic just like everyone, just like everyone

And that face you paint is pressed

Impressing most of us as permanent

And I'd like to see you undone

College night will draw the crowds

Dorms unload and you're heading out

Here is your moment to shine

Making up a history

It's nothing from the life you lead

But man, will they buy all your lines?

Sleep with all the sheets off

Bearing your mattress, bearing your soul

And you're dying to look smooth with your tattoos

But you're searching just like everyone, could be anyone

And those friends that you have are the best

Impressing most of us as permanent

And I'd like to see you undone

Youth's the most unfaithful mistress

Still we forge ahead to miss her

Rushing our moment to shine

Making up a history

It's nothing from the life you lead

But man, will they buy all your lines?

We're not twenty-one

But the sooner we are

The sooner the fun will begin

So get out your fake eyelashes

And fake IDs

And real disasters ensue

It's cool to take these chances

It's cool to fake romances

And grow up fast, and grow up fast

And grow up fast, and grow up fast