The prom queen looks real pretty

But inside she hates her life

And the boy that starts on Varsity's dad

Doesn't treat him right

The quiet girl that's in the corner

Has so much more to say

If only their minds weren't so damn opaque

She's the life of every party

But she sits alone at lunch

Her reflection shows her ribcage

But she thinks she weights too much

And they call each other best friends

When it's a forbidden crush

One that their parents would never approve of

Isn't it sad the way it works

That we think we're the only ones who hurt?

So just breathe for a second

I know you're feeling so damn helpless

But before you do something reckless

Remember magazines have editors

And makeup does the devil's work

Don't cry 'cause you're not her

She's staying up all night, scars to cover

And everything seems fine when it's not yours

But darling, magazines have editors

And everyone's a little hurt

They don't like you back 'cause you won't play their game

But the one you really want doesn't even know your name

And they swear the sky's the limit when you've got dreams to chase

But you're barely making it through the day

Isn't it so sad the way it works

That we think we're the only ones who hurt?

So just breathe for a second

I know you're feeling so damn helpless

But before you do something reckless

Remember magazines have editors

And makeup does the devil's work

Don't cry 'cause you're not her

She's staying up all night, scars to cover

And everything seems fine when it's not yours

But darling, magazines have editors

And everyone's a little hurt

Everyone's a little hurt

So just breathe for a second

I know you're feeling so damn helpless

Don't do something reckless

Remember magazines have editors

And makeup does the devil's work

Don't cry 'cause you're not her

She's staying up all night, scars to cover

And everything seems fine when it's not yours

But darling, magazines have editors

And everyone's a little hurt