[Intro] One walk, same road, every day, Summer air and fresh cut grass, Everybody waves at somebody... You just let me pass. [Verse 1] First couple times Thought maybe timing was off, These things take finesse, Human interface is tough. But now you hit the sidewalk Like you’re crossing enemy lines, Eyes forward, headphones in, Avoiding all signs of life. [Pre-Chorus] And I don’t need your life story, Don’t need your whole worldview, But when I throw a wave your way Don’t look through me like I’m see-through. [Chorus] OH WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS? OR AT LEAST CIVILIZED? I wave like a normal person, You react like I’m a spy. NOW EVERY AFTERNOON TURNS INTO A SILENT SCENE, ONE MAN WAVES HELLO THE OTHER SEES AN ENEMY. [Verse 2] Next time you passed You looked really pissed, Man I just said hello Not your number and address. Last time we met You talked into your phone, I gave you a wave, You just headed home. [Bridge] Cold war on Maple Drive, No eye contact, no retreat, Two grown adults locked in Passive-aggressive defeat. [Final Chorus] OH WHY CAN’T WE BE FRIENDS? OR JUST FAKE IT FOR THE STREET? ONE SMALL HEAD NOD LIKE FUNCTIONAL HUMAN BEINGS. One walk, same road, every day, Same houses, same sky blue, Everybody waves at somebody... Thought maybe I’d wave at you. [Outro] Tomorrow I’ll try again. Maybe.
