Reminders lyrics

I wish I had more nice things to say But I was raised not to lie I'm either honest, or I'm an optimist But never both at the same time And everyone knows the deal Gotta take what you can 'cause anything I don't steal Just winds up in someone else's hands There's only so much good a man can take When he ain't so good himself You remind me of what I could've been But that reminder ain't much help So it's better if you were on your way If you were somewhere far from me So you could dream I turned out well And I... I could just go to sleep I wish I had more nice things to say But I was raised not to lie I'm either honest, or I'm an optimist But never both at the same time