Story Behind The Song
Being fragile and vulnerable are needed to be a sensitive and caring human...but at some point one also needs to be resilient and strong
| Song Length |
3:11 |
Genre |
Electronic - Electronica, Pop - Electro |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Mood |
Poignant, Irritated |
| Subject |
Dysfunctional Relations, Masculinity |
Similar Artists |
Muse, Shiny Toy Guns |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Why do you just go wherever the wind blows?
Why can't I touch you?
I guess your skin is just too thin
Don't you know it's a shame you just go up in flames every time I try to make you melt
Yeah, he's a paper boy
Falls apart every time the rains comes in
He's a paper boy
But I don't want him to become a mannequin
That would be too drastic
I sometimes wish my paper boy
was a little more plastic
I see now and then
Your smile's drawn on with a felt pen
How can I show you that when we touch you won't be crushed?
Not again cause you heart has been shredded and scarred
But I've got the tools to make you whole
Yeah, he's a paper boy
Falls apart anytime the rains comes in
He's a paper boy
But I don't want him to become a mannequin
That would be too drastic
But I sometimes wish my paper boy
was a little more plastic
We hurt, we rip, we tear
Yeah, he's a paper boy
Falls apart anytime the rains comes in
He's a paper boy
But I don't want him to become a mannequin
That would be too drastic
But I sometimes wish my paper boy
was a little more plastic