Prog-influenced modern rock in the vein of Coldplay or James Blunt

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“Hello, Cruel World”
Capers Simmons

VERSE I
Hello, cruel world,
Let me introduce myself:
I'm the one you didn't promise a thing.
I'd like some money.
I'm a talented kid and I'm easy on the eyes—
I just glisten.

VERSE II
Hello, cruel world;
I want your money.
Consider this a ransom note
And, if you know what's good for you,
You'll pay. You will hear what I have to say.
You're standing in my way.
Brace yourself,
I am coming.

VERSE III
Hello, cruel world.
Are you ready?
This is not over yet,
It's just beginning.
I'm capable of anything:
I dance, I sing, I cry on cue.
I have sold my body to you,
I swear I'll sell my soul.
Hello.

BRIDGE
Oh, no, cruel world,
Don't leave me.
I've just been under a lot of stress,
Lately.
I know what you really mean when you say
“Don't call us, we will call you,”
But I don't think you've thought this through.
This is not a request,
You will listen.

VERSE IV
Hello, cruel world.
You don't scare me
'Cause I have nothing left to lose.
Desperate and needing,
I'm capable of anything:
I dance, I sing, I've got a gun.
Don't even think of trying to run
I swear you won't get far.
I'm capable of anything.
I wear my heart outside my chest,
Wired to a bomb in my vest;
I swear, I'll kill us both.
Hello.