[Verse 1: Clyde]

I'm sick of hearing songs

About the boy who was ignored

And the girls who did him wrong

They said that he was shy

And they claimed he wasn't manly

Oh how that made him cry

[Pre-Chorus: Clyde]

But now he's rich and famous

Such a pity ain't it

They missed their opportunity to catch a rising star

And to me it seems obnoxious

Mr. Singer are you not just insecure?

And now you're singin'...

[Chorus: Clyde]

“Why’d they have to be so superficial?”

Now you wish they’d be more superficial

It seems to me to be it’s so artificial

So go and write your song

Just know that you’re the superficial one

You’re so superficial

[Verse 2: Gracie & Clyde]

Mr. Folds can take a pass

'Cuz that dwarf was so damn angry

When they said to kiss his ass

You know I'd kiss the man myself

But little Ben can get away with shit

That can’t nobody else

[Pre-Chorus: Clyde]

So for all the others losers

The beggars now the choosers

Who’da thunk that you would be the coolest kid in class

And you’re laughing in their faces

Oh the chance that they have wasted

‘Cause the nice guys don’t always finish last

And now you’re singin’ …

[Chorus: Clyde]

“Why’d they have to be so superficial?”

Now you wish they’d be more superficial

It seems to me to be it’s so artificial

So go and write your song

Just know that you’re the superficial one

You’re so superficial

Just know that you’re the superficial one

You’re so superficial

[Bridge: Clyde]

Who are you to say that she’s not better off?

She could be married with some children to a doctor in Vermont

And if you’re thinking ‘bout these girls, it’s hypocritical

You’re not out of their league if you’re still stuck in their world

[Pre-Chorus: Clyde]

And if things for me go well

You know, I’ll thank those who have helped me

And I won’t punish no one else

I don’t need your damn regret

I might forgive, I might forget

‘Cause I’m the bigger man…

Except to maybe say “go fuck yourself”

[Chorus: Clyde]

“Why’d they have to be so superficial?”

Now you wish they’d be more superficial

It seems to me to be it’s so artificial

So go and write your song

But it is you who is the superficial one

You’re so superficial

It is you who is the superficial one

You’re so superficial

[Outro: Clyde]

Why’d they have to be?

Why’d they have to be?

Why’d they have to be?

It is you who is the superficial one!

Why’d they have to be?

But know you wish they’d be!

Why’d they have to be?

It is you who is the superficial one!