[Verse 1]

Seemingly not having fun, What am I thinking?
Why aren’t I drinking? You’ll say,
If I can’t stand you sober I’m not paying to play

I’m still dealing with demons
Just not drowning in a bottle
Life half throttled, thrown into words, like Boggle


Toggling between movies and see you lose things
Stumbling ‘round, Vomiting proud
Then asking why I’m not, here

Sitting here sober
Wish it was over
If you come closer
I'm going to lose composure

[Verse 2]

I can’t stand to be here,
When did the enthusiasm disappear
When did the parties turn from
conversation to being wasted
Charlie showing me the perks, no more fireworks
Just me, lurking in the corner,
Wallflower Watching you lose, brainpower
As you devour juice,
I’m a downer because I'm
Missing out on memories you lose

Verse 3

99 bottles of beer on the wall
99 bottles you drank them all
Then complain you're broke
Work it out

Secrets so secret held in a vault
Secrets so secret or so you thought
How did I know? you
Blurt it out

Don't see how I'm lasting 20 more minutes at this party
I walked in knowing I was doomed before it started
Social Martyr, Fire Starter

Ask me why first to try
And I’ll lie, I’m that guy

Verse 4

I’m not having a great time,
You act like it’s a crime
How’s this society's
Design. It’s not fine
because

‘All my friends are wasted’
And I hate this club
Watching you drink too much
Having to clean you up

Watch you repeat
Talk it up, compete
Act it’s my missing piece
make me feel complete

Tired of the questions
Tired of explanations
Misinterpretations
I don't need persuading


[Outro]

Pay to Play
You’re short-changed
Pay to Play
You’re short-changed
Pay to Play
You’re short-changed
Pay to Play
You’re short-changed
Pay to Play
You’re short-changed
Pay to Play