Sleep with all the lights on

You're not so happy

You're not secure



And you're dying to look cute

In your blue jeans

But you're plastic just like everyone

You're just like everyone



And that face you paint is pressed

Impressing most of us as permanent

But I'd like to see you undone



College night will draw the crowds

Dorms unload and you're heading out

Here is your moment to shine

Making up a history

It's nothing from the life you lead

But man, will they buy all your lines



Sleep with all the sheets off

Bearing your mattress 

Bearing your soul



And you're dying to look smooth

With your tattoos

But you're searching just like everyone

You could be anyone



And those friends you have are the best

Impressing most of us as permanent

But I'd like to see you undone



Youth's the most unfaithful mistress

Still we forge ahead to miss her

Rushing our moment to shine

Making up a history

It's nothing from the life you lead

But man, will they buy all your lines



We're not twenty-one

But the sooner we are

The sooner the fun will begin



So get out your fake eyelashes

And fake I.D.s

And real disasters ensue



It's cool to take these chances

It's cool to fake romances

And grow up fast



And grow up fast

And grow up fast