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The Pessimist Lyrics by Three Cities

For the Price of One

2016

[Verse 1]
When life gives gives me lemons, I rub them in my eyes
When life gives me roses, I see thorns in disguise
My glass is half-empty, my soup is full of flies
My perspective may be backwards, but I’d like to think I’m wise

[Chorus]
How can you live with that attitude
Acting like everything’s all wrong
Living with that much negativity
Must make your days feel so long

[Verse 2]
Some people go through hardship, but they take it on the chin
Some people go through sorrow, but they greet it with a grin
But I take all my blessings and I give them my own spin
You show me silver linings, I turn them back to clouds again

[Chorus]
How can you live with that attitude
Acting like everything’s all wrong
Living with that much negativity
Must make your days feel so long

[Chorus]
How can you stand being a pessimist
Thinking that it all will end in tears
You think you’re just living in reality
But really you’re just living out your fears

About “The Pessimist” by Three Cities

Read the complete lyrics to "The Pessimist" by Three Cities from the album "For the Price of One" in 2016. 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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"The Pessimist" appears on "For the Price of One" in 2016.

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