I'd be lying if I said I was completely unscathed,
Would I be putting it right with my silence and rage
Would I be letting you in, invite a reaction, yeah?
And how would I explain
How would I explain this to my children if I had them?

Because I cant not
Because I cant not
Because I cant not win without my losing, my dear

Would it be whining if I said I needed a hug?
Would you feel slighted if I said your loves not enough?
And how dare I complain?
And how dare I complain when you want for a chance for this?

Because I cant not
Because I cant not
Because I cant help laugh at your delusions
Because I cant not
Because I cant not
Because I cant help wonder why you ask me

To all the unheard children in the school yard
You think you're the right ones
You swear you're the charmed ones I'm sure
But how can you go on with such conviction?
Who do you think you are when you question me?

Because we cant not
Because we cant not
Because we cant help laugh at your delusions
Because we cant not

Why do you affect me?
Why do you affect me still?
Why do you hinder me?
Why do you hinder me still?

Because I cant not
Because I cant not
Because I cant not walk without my crutches

Writer : GLEN BALLARD, ALANIS MORISSETTE
Copyright : Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group