[Verse 1]
You always were good with a story
Especially when you’re the star
A little truth, a little editing
And no one knows who you are
You tell them I got jealous
Guess that helps you sleep at night
‘Cause it’s easier than admitting
You just weren’t there when things got hard
And I love the way you say “family”
It sounds so pretty when you do
You should put it in your bio
Maybe then it’ll make it true
[Pre-Chorus]
You talk like you’ve been wronged
With your hands completely clean
God, it must be fucking peaceful
Living somewhere in between
[Chorus]
Must be nice
Being you
You can hurt somebody badly
Then decide they hurt you too
Must be nice
Never being wrong
Just change a couple details
And suddenly you’re moving on
Oh, what a life
What a beautiful disguise
If you don’t like your reflection
Just blame the fucking mirror, right?
Must be nice
Being you
[Verse 2]
You care so much for appearances
I almost have to clap
’Cause you can make abandonment
Look like setting boundaries back
You weren’t there for the bad days
But I’m sure you’ll love the good
Maybe show up for the pictures
Like a loving sister should
And you thought I wanted your life?
Baby, that’s my favorite part
I was asking for a sister
You heard “I want what you are”
That’s either quite an ego
Or a fascinating way
To make somebody else’s heartbreak
About yourself again
[Pre-Chorus]
But that’s your little talent
You can turn it on a dime
By the end of every story
You’re the victim every time
[Chorus]
Must be nice
Being you
You can hurt somebody badly
Then decide they hurt you too
Must be nice
Never being wrong
Just change a couple details
And suddenly you’re moving on
Oh, what a life
What a beautiful disguise
If you don’t like your reflection
Just blame the fucking mirror, right?
Must be nice
Being you
[Bridge]
And maybe someday you’ll have a baby
And the nights won’t fucking end
Maybe you’ll stare down at your phone
And wonder where the hell I’ve been
Maybe then you’ll finally understand
What I never asked you to do
I didn’t need a maid, a mother
Didn’t need a dime from you
I needed my sister.
That’s it.
But I guess that was too expensive
For somebody rich in excuses
[Break]
Don’t worry—
I won’t ruin your reputation.
You worked so hard on it.
[Final Chorus]
Must be nice
Being you
Every bridge you burn behind you
Somehow wasn’t lit by you
Must be nice
To sleep so well
When everybody gets your heaven
And I got to know your hell
So keep the smile
Keep the story
Keep explaining why you’re right
You can fool everybody watching—
I just had the better sight
Must be nice
Being you
[Outro]
You thought I wanted your life.
No.
I just wanted you in mine.