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Optimist Lyrics by Runaway Richochet

Diminishing Returns

2024

[Verse 1]
I used to be an optimist
So centered on the positive
A silver lining addict, now I've had it
Jaded habits and slaughtered rabbits
You want a little luck for free
Feel fine taking advantage of me
Malevolent acts
Take an ax to a tree
I'm falling, and taking you down with me
Never's never been my strong suit

[Chorus]
I'll never do it again
I’ll never do it again
Can't pretend that I don't know how it ends
I'll never do it again

[Verse 2]
Maybe I could throw a fist
Frustrated, burnt out pacifist
You lit the fire, gave me desire
Never was a liar nor a fighter
It seems so villainous
We’re all trained to be idiots
Focus groups focus the youth
Glued to their screens, give up their dreams
And flee the scene once so serene

[Chorus]
I'll never do it again
I’ll never do it again
Can't pretend that I don't know how it ends
I'll never do it again

[Verse 3]
Instead I’m asking
Why are we fighting each other?
Behind the glass there's a man
Drunk off his ass with power
Laughing while lining up the masses
Single file, single file, single file might take a while
Single file, single file, single file, skip the trial
Single file, single file, single file might take a while
Single file, single file, single file, wait a little longer

[Chorus]
Never again
No, never again
I'll never do it again
Never believe again

[Instrumental Break]

About “Optimist” by Runaway Richochet

Read the complete lyrics to "Optimist" by Runaway Richochet from the album "Diminishing Returns" in 2024. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

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"Optimist" is credited to Runaway Richochet. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Optimist" appears on "Diminishing Returns" in 2024.

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