Model Human Being

And when you can't control your fear
Pinch your arm and wipe your tears
You're their model human being

My soul is tidy and pristine
I live my life without a need
Sort feelings out like a machine
It's basic manners
Follow along without a why?
But also quickly choose what's right
I shouldn't have to ask you twice

I'll be humble, impressive, but not vain (oh, please let me)
And I'm passionate, but just when it's okay (don't get carried away)
So tell me, do I suit your tastes just yet?
If not, just say the word and I'll be on my way

I'm not perfect, but I am the next best thing
I'm whoever you want me to be
My simple life, saying whatever gets me by
I'll remember all your favourite lies
I'll do it if I can stay alive

Sometimes I wonder if you care who I am at all
Leaving me behind with my obscenities strewn 'cross the floor
Does it matter what I've got at all
Once you're gone?

Sometimes I feel like you only watch me to cast your vote
And once you get your way you don't care about my life at all
Sometimes I feel like you only watch me to cast your vote
And all this love that you promised won't be worth the pain at all
So who am I when you fall apart?
Am I stuck as what you couldn't love? Ah

Hurt it, forge me from the limbs you tear
I'll miss them, but I don't think you care
A perfect image, what fate always ordained I'd be
Thank goodness you fought to intervene

And ain't it funny to know you're not the last
This love-borne cycle that everyone expects
So fire away and have your say
I just can't wait to live the way you ask
So when you leave me, I don't know who I am

Not yours, not me, just that obscene
Amalgamate your model human being