I Could Tell You A Thing Or Two

I could tell you a thing or two
About all the world will put you through
I could tell you a thing or two
But nothing I say will apply to you

I could tell you how to pass that test
Study real hard, but get plenty of rest
Teachers school you on how to get through life
People will respect you only if you try

I could tell you how to get that boy
Don't play with his heart, acting too cute and coy
Tell him exactly how you feel right then
Don't be afraid if he just wants to be friends

Friends, I say, are all one needs
Best friends are like your family
But I can't tell you how to make friends
The best friendships will just happen

Smile like you mean it everyday
Write thank you notes right away
The little things shouldn't be cast off for being small
The trifles in our lives make the biggest difference of all

I could tell you how to gain control
But I wouldn't recommend it, it costs your soul
I could tell you how to fail real quick
Just do exactly as I always did

I could tell you how to lose friends faster than gain
Just tell yourself they were the ones that changed
Be sarcastic and mean, care not for their pain
You'll never get your way giving yourself away

I could tell you how to be real cool
But I'm just a fool who sometimes follows the rules
The cooler I got, the colder I became
But my heart's too warm to stay so caged

I could tell you how to get through life
But I can't be the bearer of your strife
Just remember, slow down, you'll have your time
Maybe one day we'll both get it right

I could tell you a thing or two
Maybe understand what you're going through
But I'm not smart, what I write isn't wise
Sometimes I fail to take my own advice