Something Nice

I say something nice and it gets weird
They look away like I crossed the line
So I laugh it off, change my tone
Guess I should’ve just stayed unknown
Is kindness too loud?
Is silence more proud?
When I’m kind when I’m soft
People just hate it
What more can I say to them
People just hate it
Can’t my words ever melt'em down?
With goodwill and light
Why does it start a fight?
People just hate it
People just hate it
Tried being cool never saying Hi  
Kept my hands in pockets didn’t try
But even then, they roll their eyes
So what’s the point in being shy?
Is it safer to fake?
To give less than I take?
When I’m kind when I’m soft
People just hate it
What more can I say to them
People just hate it
Can’t my words ever melt'em down?
With goodwill and light
Why does it start a fight?
People just hate it
People just hate it
If I shut it all down
the door to my butter room
If I stopped being kind
Would they like me more?
Why does soft always
Look so naive?
(Can we just say hi and high five?)
When I’m kind when I’m soft
People just hate it
What more can I say to them
People just hate it
Can’t my words ever melt'em down?
With goodwill and light
Why does it start a fight?
People just hate it
People just hate it