Is It Really That Obvious?

He's not "up to par."
Is that what she wants?
She says he's "just a friend."
I think she's wrong this once.
He's not all that great with his poetry.
And there's nothing too special
about the way that he sings.
When oppotunity knocks, he barricades the door.

Is "up to par" that different than everything else?
You can't make a living if you're just yourself.
Is "up to par" that different?
How much would that help?
They're liking me acting like everyone else.
You'd be the girl of my dreams
If i could still sleep.
I don't see what's in him
That isn't in me.
No matter how many times
He shoots off his mouth,
I know what he'll miss,
He won't come close.
To the part of your heart vulnerable to compliments.

Is "up to par" that different than everything else?
You can't make a living if you're just yourself.
Is "up to par" that different?
How much would that help?
They're liking me acting like everyone else.
Your words hit me and my heart and hopes sink.
I make fallind down look like the next big thing.
That does alot to my motivation and my self-esteem.
Your smile brigns my spirits up,
But you're letting me down.
You're letting me down.
Letting me down hard.
Up to par. Up to par.
Is "up to par" that different than everything else?
You can't make a living if you're just yourself.
Is "up to par" that different?
How much would that help?
They're liking my acting. Like everyone else.
"Up to par" means trying to not be yourself.
I'm no prince charming, I'm only myself.
I'm no prince charming, but i hope that helps.