You try to act sincere
And smile into my face
Say the words that you think are nice
Like that'll make it all okay
I don't think that you understand
That I know the facts
I get what you're saying
And I know it's just an act

Your insecurity is all that I can see

Pardon me for noticing
That you are looking down and standing over me
Like you're something better altogether
You're looking down on me
For the way I dress and this life that I lead
Like you're something better

Throw me a dirty look
When you pass me on the street
I don't know what I've done
To make you act this way
To me
You're just a lonely stranger
One who doesn't take the time
To get to know somebody
Before you make up your mind

Why do I have to fit your stereotype?

Pardon me for noticing
That you are looking down and standing over me
Like you're something better altogether
You're looking down on me
For the way I dress and this life that I lead
Like you're something better

It's nobody's business how you live your own life
Don't sweat the little stuff, don't waste your time
It's nobody's business how you live your own life
Don't sweat the little stuff, don't waste your time

Pardon me for noticing
That you are looking down and standing over me
Like you're something better altogether
You're looking down on me
For the way I dress and this life that I lead
Like you're something better

Pardon me for noticing
That you are looking down and standing over me
Like you're something better altogether
You're looking down on me
For the way I dress and this life that I lead
Like you're something better