I know it's a shame, but I gotta stay 'Cause I like it here ('cause I like it here) I know it's the same, it happens every day But I like it here (but I like it here) I know it's a shame, but I gotta stay 'Cause I like it here ('cause I like it here) I know it's the same, it happens every day But I like it here (but I like it here) I like it here The sentiment, the sad things The punishments, the bad things The cellular, the solenoid The outer reach, the inner void I keep repeating older answers The questions are all brand-new Does the room seem smaller these days? Does the road seem long to you? The accidents, the bitter pills The populace, the stronger wills The innocence, the common sense The rare occasions exist I know it's a shame, but I gotta stay 'Cause I like it here ('cause I like it here) I know it's the same, it happens every day But I like it here (but I like it here) Oh, I know it's a shame, but I gotta stay 'Cause I like it here ('cause I like it here) I know it's the same, it happens every day But I like it here (but I like it here) The harder work, the darker thoughts The ultimatums, the tangled knots The long depressions, the shorter fuse Denominator is you Everybody has a cross to bear I'll nail you up on mine Couldn't tell you, don't know where to begin Won't crumble, not this time I know it's a shame, but I gotta stay 'Cause I like it here ('cause I like it here) I know it's the same, it happens every day But I like it here (but I like it here) I know it's a shame, but I gotta stay (stay) 'Cause I like it here ('cause I like it here) I know it's the same, it happens every day (every day) But I like it here (but I like it here) I like it here