Most days I wake up and I do my best
But sometimes I go and kick the hornets' nest
I stir 'em up oh just to watch 'em fly
Don't know why, don't know why, I don't know why

Most days I try to tell the honest truth
But sometimes I come home with a fib or two
Oh nothing crazy just some off-white lies
Don't know why, don't know why, don't know why

(And I don't know why) I've got this terrible feeling
(And I don't know why) The paint in my head is peeling
(And I don't know why) I strapped my boots to the ceiling but I just got high
(So high) Oh my
And I don't know why

Most days I follow what the good book says
But sometimes I go out on the town instead
I keep on drinking 'til my luck runs dry
Don't know why, don't know why, don't know why

(And I don't know why) I just can't seem to forget her
(And I don't know why) She said goodbye in a letter
(And I don't know why) I told myself I'd do better but I just got high
(So high) Oh my
And I don't know why

Most days I'm grateful for the things I have
But sometimes I want a little more than that
Now if that makes me such an awful guy
I don't know why, don't know why, don't know why

(And I don't know why) I can't keep up with the neighbors
(And I don't know why) These days everyone is famous
(And I don't know why) I do my best to behave but I just got high
(So high) Oh my
And I don't know why