I'm not the guy who says: I'm the guy
Always been self-effacing
I'm in the room, you won't see me soon
Always been self-effacing

Compliments come but my rule of thumb is
Under duress say all my success is
All due to them, on them I depend
And I'm self-effacing, and I'm self-effacing

My resume is dull and it's gray
Always been self-effacing
Want to be known as someone unknown
Always been self-effacing

Why can't I pose, wear flashier clothes
Inflate who I am, a little flim flam
Referring to me, I'm third person me
And I'm self-effacing, and I'm self-effacing

Thank you, but I don't merit your praise
Thank you, but I don't merit your gaze
Thank you, but I'm not up to the task
Thank you, but I don't know why you've asked
And I'm self-effacing, and I'm