Walking along, singing a tune For all the people passing by me Somebody stares Smiles like a bear Tells me how lonely it's been lately And then much to my surprise I was smiling in the most peculiar way Oh, feeling happy I'm alive and well today Something I never thought I'd say For the moment I'll believe That the people in the scenes Reading trendy magazines Are the future I've been dreaming of A generation of those Who don't seek comfort, but the good of all things Don't waste your anger on your dad 'Cause you're getting beat up after class 'Cause that's life Don't burn in bed or you'll end up Just like everyone who's trying to hate yourself And your life I'll be changing lives Everyday, for the rest of your life But the first one needs to be mine Yeah the first change is your own mind Walking along, singing a tune For all the people passing by me Somebody stares Smiles like a bear Tells me how lovely it's been lately And then much to my surprise I was smiling in the most peculiar way Oh, feeling happy I'm alive and well today Something I never thought I'd say