

Prompt / Lyrics
(Intro) (Down-tuned, chugging guitar. Slow, heavy drum hits that feel like a heartbeat.) (Verse 1) I’m looking at the faces on the train Everyone is braced for the rain A little nod, a "how you doing today" And they act like I’ve got something to say Like there’s a blade hidden in my hand Like a simple word is hard to understand. (Chorus) When did "nice" become a dirty word? The loudest thing that nobody heard It’s not a trick, it’s not a play We’re just throwing the best of us away Yeah, we’re all just waiting for the sting Like kindness is a dead, forgotten thing. (Verse 2) You let someone in out on the street They don't even look, they just look at their feet No "thank you," no wave, no sign of a soul Just everyone playing their cynical role We’ve got our guards up so damn high We don't even bother to try. (Verse 3) We’re keeping score on a broken board Treating every smile like a thing we can't afford If it isn't bitter, then it isn't real That’s the empty bargain we’re trying to seal We’ve scrubbed the color 'til it’s only gray And pushed the decent people out of the way. (Chorus) When did "nice" become a dirty word? The loudest thing that nobody heard It’s not a trick, it’s not a play We’re just throwing the best of us away Yeah, we’re all just waiting for the sting Like kindness is a dead, forgotten thing. (Breakdown) Where’s the grace? Lost in the crowd... Where’s the face? Lost in the crowd... TEAR IT DOWN! WE’RE ALL ALONE! COLD AS THE DIRT! HARD AS THE STONE! (Chorus) When did "nice" become a dirty word? The loudest thing that nobody heard It’s not a trick, it’s not a play We’re just throwing the best of us away Yeah, we’re all just waiting for the sting Like kindness is a dead, forgotten thing. (Outro) Is it gone? Did we kill it off? Mmm I’m just trying to be nice. Just nice
Tags
Post grunge, acoustic guitar, slow tempo, disappointed in humanity
3:57
No
2/2/2026