Buzzkill (Verse 1) Flip on the radio, what do I hear? Another cold can and a lukewarm beer Neon lights and a “wild night out” Like that’s what living’s all about They make it sound like it’s freedom, free But that ain’t lookin’ too free to me Everybody raising up a glass so high— Nobody asking “why?” (Pre-Chorus) Yeah, I’ve been watching from the outside in And I don’t really get the trend (Chorus) Why is it “cool”? (Pause) It ain’t cool Actin’ like a big shot, lookin’ like a fool Go ahead, call me a buzzkill I just want a life that’s a real thrill I’ve seen the hurt and I’ve seen the ache And a whole lotta choices you can’t unmake I’m good right here, I don’t need that tool— Yeah, drinkin’ like that just ain’t that cool (Verse 2) (more emotional, less direct blame) I’ve seen nights you don’t remember Heard “I’ll do better” every September Watched you laugh, then fade away Like something’s stealing you day by day It’s not the glass, it’s what it hides All the things you keep inside And loving you through all of that— Yeah, that’s the hardest part (Pre-Chorus) You call it freedom, I call it stuck Somewhere between enough and too much (Chorus) Why is it “cool”? (Pause) It ain’t cool Actin’ like a big shot, lookin’ like a fool Go ahead, call me a buzzkill I just want a life that’s a real thrill I’ve seen the hurt and I’ve seen the ache And a whole lotta choices you can’t unmake I’m good right here, I don’t need that tool— Yeah, drinkin’ like that just ain’t that cool (Bridge) (fun + confident, not harsh) I don’t need a shot to feel alive Don’t need a drink to have a good time If that’s your thing, that’s fine with you— Just don’t sell it like it’s the truth (Final Chorus – big, confident) Why is it “cool”? (Pause) It ain’t cool Actin’ like a big shot, lookin’ like a fool Go ahead, call me a buzzkill I just want a life that’s a real thrill I’ve seen the hurt and I’ve seen the ache And a whole lotta choices you can’t unmake I’m good right here, I don’t need that tool— Yeah, I’m living proof you don’t need that “cool” (End – hard stop, no outro) Yeah, I’m a buzzkill… And I’m good with that.