lost in translation

I start to stutter
I'm stumbling over my words again
A simple conversation can take
All the wind from my lungs, they're caving in
That familiar flutter
In my stomach that I mask with a cheesy grin
And I'm trying to fight my way through the words, again

'Cause I'm just trying to be like you
And I'm just trying to not sound like a fool
If it's lost in translation, if the words don't come out
In the order I planned, yeah
I hope you'll understand

My palms are sweating
I hate when this happens
What is it now? Is there something on my face?
Am I talking too slow? Am I talking too fast?
Is this too much eye contact? I feel so out of place

'Cause I'm just trying to be like you
And I'm just trying to not sound like a fool
If it's lost in translation, if the words don't come out
In the order I planned, yeah
I hope you'll understand

I'm practically grown, I didn't think I
Would have to wait this long
How is this so easy for you?
Where did I go wrong?
The only way I can put this into words
Is by writing this song

I'm just trying to be like you
But the words just won't come out right
No matter what I do
If it's lost in translation, if the words don't come out
In the order I planned
Believe me, I'm doing the best I can
I hope you'll understand