[Intro — Female Vocal] He says he can undo it all, Give back the life you had before. And all he wants from me Is to open up that door. [Verse 1 — Female Vocal] He showed me who you used to be, Before the bark and evergreen. He promised he could give you back The years I never knew you had. I know there's poison in his deal. I know how much he stands to steal. But if there's truth beneath the lie, How could I let that chance go by? [Verse 2 — Male Vocal] Well, I appreciate the thought, But there's one thing that he forgot. He never bothered asking me If that's the man I wanna be. Yeah, Ong sure pulled a fast one. I didn't get a say. That doesn't mean I'd let this prick Take everything away. [Verse 2 — Male Vocal] I've got a mullet made of needles, And a splinter in my thumb. I've learned to duck the ceiling fans. You win some, you lose some. I'm still the stubborn bastard Who won't do what he's told. A different face won't fix my life. It'll just get him control. [Pre-Chorus — Female Vocal] But what about the things you miss? The life you lost to end up here? What if you're only saying this Because you know what I might fear? [Pre-Chorus — Male Vocal] Then hear it straight, without the grin: You're not a debt I'm living in. [Chorus — Male Vocal] It is what it is, And it ain't what it was. I'm still the same old bastard, Just a little greener than I was. I can't change yesterday, And I don't need to try. I've got my roots beneath me And a whole lot more sky. I ain't looking for a cure. There's nothing wrong with being me. It is what it is, And that's all right with me. [Verse 3 — Female Vocal] I thought that I could save you From a life you didn't choose. He made your past a weapon, Something I was scared to lose. I let him speak on your behalf As though you weren't right here. He offered me a photograph. You gave me something I could hear. [Verse 4 — Male Vocal] I've got an eagle on the guitar, A dog who holds the bass, A squid who keeps us all in time, An alien from space. A sea lion playing everything, And you here by my side. Tell me what the hell I'd gain By trading in this ride. [Verse 4 — Male Vocal] I'm not the man I used to be. I've had some years to grow. There's more to me than what he sees In some damn picture show. He thinks a face could buy me off. He thinks I'd pay his fee. He's put a price on everything And never once asked me. [Chorus — Male Vocal] It is what it is, And it ain't what it was. I'm still the same old bastard, Just a little greener than I was. I can't change yesterday, And I don't need to try. I've got my roots beneath me And a whole lot more sky. I ain't looking for a cure. There's nothing wrong with being me. It is what it is, And that's all right with me. [Instrumental — Melodic Guitar, Dub Echoes and Atmospheric Synths] [Bridge — Female Vocal] Don't you ever miss the life before? Some mornings, even just a little more? [Bridge — Male Vocal] Of course I miss a thing or two. I'd be a liar saying otherwise. But I can miss the man I was Without calling this a wasted life. I didn't choose what Ong would do. I'd never tell you that was right. But I chose every day with you. I'm choosing you again tonight. [Bridge — Female Vocal] Then let him keep his promises. He doesn't get to name your price. I won't mistake another cage For giving you a better life. [Final Chorus — Male Vocal] It is what it is, And it ain't what it was. I'm still the same old bastard, Just a little greener than I was. [Final Chorus — Female Vocal] We can't change yesterday, And we don't need to try. We've got our roots beneath us And a whole lot more sky. [Final Chorus — Male Vocal] I ain't looking for a cure. There's nothing wrong with being me. He can keep his perfect picture. I've got somewhere else to be. [Final Chorus — Female Vocal] Let him dress it up as mercy. Let him call it setting free. He can offer you the whole world. He can't tell you who to be. [Final Chorus — Male and Female Duet] It is what it is, And that's all right with me. [Outro — Male Vocal] Besides, I kinda like the mullet. [Outro — Female Vocal] It does look good on you.
