I'm overdressed for success
In a world that has no shame
I've had enough of seeing love
Being played like some game

I know why the good old days are gone
Cause everyone just tolerates whats wrong
I'm not some empty space for rent

[Chorus]
I wanna be innocent
Yours wholeheartedly
Innocent
Every part of me
Take me back so I can see
The way that love was meant to be

Boys and girls
The real world
Is one that's filled with consequence
And all the lies that glamorize
It's a life that's broken

I see why the good old days are gone
Every time I turn my tv on
What's wrong with being different

[Chorus]

Buried underneath this avalanche
You are my hope and second chance
Don't let my heart get away

Yeah!

[x2]
Innocent
Yours wholeheartedly
Innocent
Every part of me
Take me back so I can see
The way that love was meant to be


Lyrics submitted by davidlover95

Innocent Lyrics as written by Ian Eskelin Adam Agee

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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    It's speaking of how the world, society, and even love has changed for the worst. He's still wanting to be innocent and have everything simple and pure, whereas everyone else has it all sort of backwards. I also like that he comments on how we, in these days, praise people for mistakes and misconduct. That cannot be stressed enough.

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