I've always tried to do my best Guess I aimed a little higher than the rest Always got knocked down I'm merely trying to achieve I never thought the idea was all that naive To the sheep it seems to be I know you'd like to cut me down to size So go on keep spreading those lies Everyone has to have someone they despise Might as well be me, the tall poppy I seem to stand out from the crowd Shouldn't smile too much or act to proud A sign of weakness so it seems You hanging out for me to lose Saying that I'm just too big for my boots Well actually they fit just fine I know you'd like to cut me down to size So go on just keep spreading those lies Everyone has someone they despise Might as well be me, the tall poppy