I'd be lying if I said I was completely unscathed
Would I be putting it right with my silencer, rage?
Would I be letting you in, invite a reaction, yeah?
And how would I explain--
And how would I explain this to my children if I had them?
[CHORUS]
Because I can't not
Because I can't not
Because I can't not win without my losing, my dear
Would it be whining if I said I needed a hug?
Would you feel slighted if I said your love's not enough?
And how dare I complain--
And how dare I complain when I'm the one who reaches for this?
[CHORUS]
Because I can't not
Because I can't not
Because I can't help laugh at your delusions
Because I can't not
Because I can't not
Because I can't help wonder why you ask me
[BRIDGE]
To all the unheard children in the school yard
You think you're the right ones
You say you're the charmed ones I'm sure
But how can you go on with such conviction?
Who do you think you are when you question me?
[CHORUS]
Because we can't not
Because we can't not
Because we can't help laugh at your delusions
Because we can't not
Because we can't not
Because we can't help wonder why you ask us
Why do you respect me?
Why do you offend me still?
Why do you compare me?
Why do you compare still?
[CHORUS REPEAT]
Because I can't not
Because I can't not
Because I can't not walk without my crutches