Devil's Work

The prom queen looks real pretty
But inside she hates her life
And the boy that starts on Varsity's dad
Doesn't treat him right
The quiet girl that's in the corner
Has so much more to say
If only their minds weren't so damn opaque

She's the life of every party
But she sits alone at lunch
Her reflection shows her ribcage
But she thinks she weights too much
And they call each other best friends
When it's a forbidden crush
One that their parents would never approve of

Isn't it sad the way it works
That we think we're the only ones who hurt?

So just breathe for a second
I know you're feeling so damn helpless
But before you do something reckless
Remember magazines have editors
And makeup does the devil's work

Don't cry 'cause you're not her
She's staying up all night, scars to cover
And everything seems fine when it's not yours
But darling, magazines have editors
And everyone's a little hurt

They don't like you back 'cause you won't play their game
But the one you really want doesn't even know your name
And they swear the sky's the limit when you've got dreams to chase
But you're barely making it through the day

Isn't it so sad the way it works
That we think we're the only ones who hurt?

So just breathe for a second
I know you're feeling so damn helpless
But before you do something reckless
Remember magazines have editors
And makeup does the devil's work

Don't cry 'cause you're not her
She's staying up all night, scars to cover
And everything seems fine when it's not yours
But darling, magazines have editors
And everyone's a little hurt
Everyone's a little hurt

So just breathe for a second
I know you're feeling so damn helpless
Don't do something reckless
Remember magazines have editors
And makeup does the devil's work

Don't cry 'cause you're not her
She's staying up all night, scars to cover
And everything seems fine when it's not yours
But darling, magazines have editors
And everyone's a little hurt