Human of the Century

First of all, I'd like to thank my mom and dad
Without their love I'd never hold this piece of metal in my hands
I'm not really sure if it'll bring about much change
But I'll accept it anyways

Isn't it strange
How everybody wants to win the game
Just because we heard it numbs the pain
I thought it'd feel so good to hear you call my name onto the stage
Isn't it sad
How everybody loves to feel so bad
Crying simply 'cause we know we can
On second thought, I think I'd like to give this back
Who should I ask for that

I'm not sure how people vote on this award
Human of the Century, but what's it for
I'd like to think it's not just because I conformed
Passed a test and nothing more

I bet the protocol was not prepared for this
The monitors did not expect the words to slip
But they were forced to watch 'em fall straight from my lips
Take a moment, let it sit

Isn't it strange
How everybody wants to win the game
Just because we heard it numbs the pain
I thought it'd feel so good to hear you call my name onto the stage
Isn't it sad
How everybody loves to feel so bad
Crying simply 'cause we know we can
On second thought, I think I'd like to give this back
Who should I ask for that

Made a wish to reset my time
Funny thing is I'm changing my mind
Threw it over the fountain side
With a dime

(Don't know what you have 'til it's gone
Don't know what you want 'til you have it all)

Isn't it strange
How everybody wants to win the game
Just because we heard it numbs the pain
I thought it'd feel so good to hear you call my name onto the stage
Isn't it sad
How everybody loves to feel so bad
Crying simply 'cause we know we can
On second thought, I think I'd like to give this back
Who should I ask for that