In any other world

You could tell the difference

And let it all unfurl

Into broken remnants

Smile like you mean it

And let yourself let go



Cuz it's all in the hands of a bitter, bitter man

Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in

Take a bow, play the part of a lonely lonely heart

Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in

To the world you thought you lived in



I tried to live alone

But lonely is lonely, alone

So human as I am

I had to give up my defenses



So I smiled and tried to mean it

To let myself let go



Cuz it's all in the hands of a bitter, bitter man

Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in

Take a bow, play the part of a lonely lonely heart

Say goodbye to the world you thought you lived in

To the world you thought you lived in



In any other world

You could tell the difference



{I never ever, I forget my story.

My face is not sad, but inside, I am sad.}





Produced by Greg Wells and MIKA

Recorded by Joe Chiccarelli & Chris Nicoladies at Rocket Carousel Studio/ Capital Studios/ AXIA

Mixed by Greg Wells at Rocket Carousel Studio

Keyboards: MIKA

String Arrangement: Paul Buckmaster

Background Vocals: Fortuné Penniman Featuring Raffa Kobeisi and her story

Publishing: Mika Punch (BMI) administered by Irving Music, Inc. (BMI)