Display my hopes and dreams
On a neon flashing sign
For the whole world to see
Oh I'll get there in due time
Wear my heart on my sleeve
Cause why the hell shouldn't I
Oh the little optimist doesn't know
Plant a flower and hope
Ignite a spark to a flame
No matter how it is done
Just keep on playing this game
I'll play my dumb little songs
For anyone with an ear
They say I've lost my mind
But we're all crazy out here
Fall in my safety net
Of happy thoughts in my head
Like the whole world will be
As calm and safe as my bed
But when all hell breaks loose
And there's no one to call
Oh the little optimist won't fall
Plant a flower and hope
Ignite a spark to a flame
No matter how it is done
Just keep on playing this game
I'll play my dumb little songs
For anyone with an ear
They say I've lost my mind
But we're all crazy out here
Crazy, crazy, we're all crazy out here
Maybe, maybe, we can rein in the tears
Plant a flower and hope
Ignite a spark to a flame
No matter how it is done
Just keep on playing this game
I'll play my dumb little songs
For anyone with an ear
They say I've lost my mind
But it's nothing to fear