Give Me a Melody

Positivity makes everything better
Except all the times when it doesn't
I've always been a fan of hope and dreams
Except all those years when I wasn't

I get jealous of the happy-go-lucky
Who always smile in the face of pain
They naturally ignore reality
While I watch the world swirling down the drain

But today I'm changing
My pessimistic tune
Give me a melody
That I can sing with happiness
Every morning, night, and afternoon

I was taught by my mother and father
To take cheerful people with a grain of salt
I avoided anyone with a smile
Embracing gloominess was my own fault

I've heard it said that we find new strength
When we look for the good in everything
So, let the world throw me a fast ball, baby
I know in my heart I've got a home-run swing

And that's why I'm changing
My pessimistic tune
Give me a melody
That I can sing with happiness
Every morning, night, and afternoon

Caterpillars have no
Reason to believe that
They'll be flying soon
But it's a different story
When a butterfly
Climbs from its cocoon
It flies

How many chances have I missed
To embrace a life of laughter and fun
I'm tired of sucking all the joy from the room
I swear my days of negativity are done

And that's why I'm changing
My pessimistic tune
Give me a melody
That I can sing with you

We'll discover happiness
As you sing with me
We'll share our joy around the world
Give me a melody
Give me a melody