Be Nice to Me
The Front Bottoms Lyrics

I got boulders on my shoulders
I am carrying a heavy burden and feeling overwhelmed

Collar bones begin to crack
The stress is causing physical pain and discomfort

There is very little left of me and it's never coming back
I have been drained of all energy and motivation, and cannot recover

There are certain things you ask of me
You have certain expectations and demands of me

There are certain things I lack
I am not capable of fulfilling all of your requests

The beginning, we were winning
We started off strong and successful

Now we're just making a fact
Our current situation is a harsh reality that cannot be denied

What's it matter anymore?
I am questioning the importance and relevance of our situation

You believe the lies I tell
You are choosing to trust false information

There's no meaning to words
Communication has lost its significance and impact

But we still sing these songs well
We are able to find comfort in our familiar routines and habits

And we all left it alone
We ignored the problem and did not address it directly

I'm sure it will work itself out fine
I am optimistic that the situation will improve on its own

They are playing with your numbers
Someone is manipulating and distorting the data or information you are receiving

And we are running out of time
Our opportunity to address and fix the problem is limited

You're a killer and I'm your best friend
You are causing harm or damage, but I support you regardless

I think it's unfair, your situation
I believe you are being treated unjustly

You say I'm changing
You have noticed a difference in my behavior or attitude

Sorry I didn't know I had to stay the same
I did not realize that I was expected to remain unchanged or consistent

Can we talk about this later?
I am not ready to discuss this issue at the moment

Your voice is driving me insane
Your constant questioning or criticism is causing me great stress and frustration

I try to write you poems, but the words they don't make sense
I am struggling to express my feelings or thoughts in a coherent manner

The hand tries to grip the pencil, but the fingers are too tense
I am so anxious or nervous that I am physically incapable of holding a writing utensil properly

I try to show emotion, but my eyes won't seem to wet
I am attempting to cry or display sadness, but am unable to produce tears

I'd love to tell you stories, but I can't remember how they went
I am having difficulty recalling and narrating past events

You're a flashlight in a dark room or the loneliest black out
You are the only source of illumination or hope in an otherwise dark and desolate situation

You were all we had left after it all was filtered out
You are the sole remaining or most valuable asset after everything else has been lost or removed

I'm turning you on in a dark room right before we both pass out
I am relying on you until the very end, and we will face this situation together

I'll turn you on when I need you, but the batteries ran out
When I try to depend on you, you are not able to assist me because you are depleted or exhausted

You're a werewolf and I'm a full moon
You possess a dangerous or aggressive nature, and I am linked to or affected by it

And all your very worst enemies will be gone soon
Those who oppose or threaten you will be defeated or eliminated in the near future

I think you're changing
I have noticed a significant transformation or evolution in your personality or circumstances

Don't worry, you don't have to stay the same
It is completely acceptable and natural for you to change and adapt over time

Can we talk about this later?
I am not ready or willing to discuss this issue at the present moment

Your voice is driving me insane
Your questioning or objections are causing me significant stress and frustration