Why I Say No

Back when I was young I thought it was clever To stand up like my mama My head up like I mean it And if I cross my legs Will I be like the others? And if I stand up straight Will I climb, climb, climb? To the top Where I'm not That's why I say no That's why I say no That's why I say no I guess I'm just insane Yeah I'm told I've got no brain If I smile I'll be perfect Then I'll die with purpose I'll force my smile I'll fix my hair Clean up my house Shut up right now I'll think about the good I've done Say "yes" and breathe when I am done And if I cross my legs Will I be like the others? And if I stand up straight Will I climb, climb, climb? To the top Where I'm not To the top Where I'm not