Dead as dead can be The doctor tells me But I just can't believe him Ever the optimistic one I'm sure of your ability to become My perfect enemy Wake up (why can't you) And face me (come on now) Don't play dead (don't play dead) 'cause maybe (because maybe) Someday I'll walk away and say You disappoint me Maybe you're better off this way Leaning over you here Cold and catatonic I catch a brief reflection What you could and might have been It's your right and your ability To become my perfect enemy Wake up (why can't you) And face me (come on now) Don't play dead (don't play dead) 'cause maybe (because maybe) Someday I'll walk away and say You disappoint me Maybe you're better off this way Maybe you're better off this way You're better off this You're better off this Maybe you're better off Wake up (why can't you) And face me (come on now) Don't play dead (don't play dead) 'cause maybe (because maybe) Someday I'll walk away and say You -blam!-ing disappoint me Maybe you're better off this way Go ahead and play dead I know that you can hear this Go ahead and play dead Why can't you turn and face me You -blam!-ing disappoint me