Perfectly Fine

Alright—

No panic, no drama, no doctors—

Everyone breathe in…

No, not you.

I’m perfectly fine, says the man in the bin

Lost my house keys but I’ve broken back in

I talk to my shadow, it owes me a tenner

My life’s a mess but it’s nicely arranged

I set off alarms by being awake

I make bad decisions for goodness’ sake

I’ve got skeletons dancing, they’re asking for rent

My brain’s on strike but it still takes offence

They say “calm down,” I say “define it”

I tried meditation, my thoughts declined it

Chorus

I’m perfectly fine, don’t call anyone

The doctor ran away so I must’ve won

I’m perfectly fine, can’t you tell by my grin?

It’s a cry for help if you listen it in

PER-FECT-LY FINE

[shout] DEFINE “FINE”

I’ve got big plans, they fit in my sock

Ambition’s alive but it’s missing a clock

I read self-help but it read me instead

It said “mate, lie down” then crawled out my head

I keep it together with sticky-back tape

My future’s a blur but it’s well-priced escape

I’ve got confidence issues, they’re confident too

They show up on time, I don’t know what to do

I’m not confused, I’m creatively wrong

I’ve been late on time my whole life long

I’m perfectly fine, absolutely great

I missed my own birthday, arrived early late

I’m perfectly fine, if fine means “a state”

Of mild confusion and screaming politely

Who’s in charge?

Not me.

Who’s responsible?

He’s on lunch.

Who made this mess?

Collective effort.

I’ve got friends in my head, they don’t get along

One says “give up,” one writes protest songs

I lose every argument, even alone

I tried being brave but I left it at home

I follow my heart, it’s got no sense of direction

Took a wrong turn, joined a pyramid scheme

They say “read the room,” I brought the wrong glasses

Now everything’s fine, just slightly on fire

I’m not a problem, I’m proof of concept

This is what happens when hope pays rent

I’m perfectly fine, don’t write it down

If this is a breakdown, I’m wearing the crown

I’m perfectly fine, now join in the lie

Shout it loud so we all feel better inside

I’m fine.

He’s fine.

We’re all fine.

…Right?