Pretty in Punk

Fall Out Boy

(Yeah)

Walking off that stage tonight
I know what you're thinking, yeah
"He stands alone because he's high on himself"
But if you only knew

I was terrified and would you mind if I
Sat next to you and watched you smile
So many kids but I only see you
And I don't think you notice me, well
I've seen your boyfriend and I don't think he treats you right
But that's none of my business, is it?

I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no

The only girl who ever gave me the time
Was the one who only wanted five minutes of mine
Knocking boots in the back, how degrading is that?
I decline

I'm too terrified and would you mind if I
Sat next to you and watched you smile
So many kids but I only see you
And I don't think you notice me, well
I've seen your boyfriend and I don't think he treats you right
But that's none of my business, is it?

I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no

I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no (no, no, no, no)
I'm not the way you think I am, no (no, no, no, no)

I'm not the way you think I am, no
I'm not the way you think I am, no, no


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Pretty in Punk Lyrics as written by Patrick Martin Stump Joseph Mark Trohman

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    Love this song!

    "the only girl who ever gave me the time was the one who only wanted five minutes of mine "

    Ryan01GTon April 16, 2004   Link

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