This song is capable of being incredibly inspiring to average, everyday listeners just as much as it is to Arcade Fire.

Anyone who has ever worked for “the man” knows how unfulfilling it can be to spend your… Read More [Verse 1]

The businessmen are drinking my blood

Like the kids in art school said they would

And I guess I'll just begin again

You say, "Can we still be friends?"

[Chorus 1]

If I was scared, I would

And if I was bored, you know I would

And if I was yours, but I'm not

[Verse 2]

All the kids have always known

That the emperor wears no clothes

But they bow down to him anyway

Because it's better than being alone

[Chorus 1]

If I was scared, I would

And if I was bored, you know I would

And if I was yours, but I'm not

[Verse 3]

Now you're knocking at my door

Saying, "Please come out with us tonight"

But I would rather be alone

Than pretend I feel alright

If the businessmen are drinking my blood

Like the kids at art school said they would

Then I guess I'll just begin again

You say, "Can we still be friends?"

[Chorus 2]

If I was scared, I would

And if I was pure, you know I would

And if I was yours, but I'm not

Now I'm ready to start

If I was scared, I would

And if I was pure, you know I would

And if I was yours, but I'm not

Now I'm ready to start

[Outro]

Now I'm ready to start

I would rather be wrong

Than live in the shadows of your song

My mind is open wide

And now I'm ready to start

And now I'm ready to start

My mind is open wide

And now I'm ready to start

Not sure you'll open the door

To step out into the dark

Now I'm ready