You think that somehow I don't hear you As you whisper those horrible words all about me What you do not realize is they hurt me so much Why, do you feel the need to speak like that? To take a knife and then make me bleed You think that I am so strong, so brave, so deaf But really your words are just killing me Sticks and stones may break my bones But words will always hurt me I am sorry that I cannot be perfect like you That no matter how hard I try I'm not good enough Who made you the judge of perfection And who gave you the right to make me feel this way? You think that I am just supposed to laugh and smile Just supposed to brush it right off my shoulder If only you knew how much your words stay with me Sticks and stones may break my bones But words will always hurt me Though the crimson red of blood is bright it will dry And though these scratches and bruises hurt me so they will heal But the wounds you give me with your words will never heal How would you feel if you knew I went home crying because of you? That because of you my night was completely ruined I wish I could get in my car and leave the things you said behind I can't though, your words follow me, haunt me, and never leave me So just remember that sticks and stones may break my bones But words will always hurt me
Sticks and Stones and Broken Bones
Sticks 'n' Stones
Sticks and Stones (moe. album)