…to be a freak Unchained by your tv No fear installed in me I got the faith, eternal optimist And I'm a brave eternal optimist…
A fail-safe eternal optimist Don't bail out on me If I'm considered mad It might just make me glad Deviation here can't be too bad…
…an eternal optimist A better day eternal optimist A fail-safe eternal optimist Don't bail out on me A true blue eternal optimist…
Wert Ich bin Optimist Und keiner kriegt mich klein Ich schau durchs Objektiv In euer Herz hinein Ich bin Optimist Und kann mir…
…her Und zwischen mir und meinem Abbild Fällt euch das Unterscheiden schwer Ich bin Optimist Und keiner kriegt mich klein Ich…
…schau durchs Objektiv In euer Herz hinein Ich bin Optimist Und kann mir sicher sein Nach jedem Blitzlichtgewitter Kehr irgendwann mal…

Bachelor No. 2 (Or, The Last Remains of the Dodo) (2000)
…at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist I could get back up if you insist but you'll have to ask politely cause the eggshells I've been treading…
…at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist Well, I could have objections which you could override but what's the point--we're only flogging…
…that I lied Hey, kids--look at this it's the fall of the world's own optimist I could get back up if you insist but you'll have…
…by the seamless vision And I, close my eyes, ignore the smoke Ignore the smoke, ignore the smoke Call an optimist, she's turning blue…
Such a lovely color for you Call an optimist, she's turning blue While I just sit and stare at you Because I don't want to know I…
…the smoke and smile Call an optimist, she's turning blue Such a lovely color for you Call an optimist, she's turning blue Such a perfect color…
When the skies are bright canary yellow I forget every cloud I've ever seen So they call me a cockeyed optimist Immature…
…a cockeyed optimist And I can't get it into my head I hear the human race is falling on its face And hasn't very far…
…still call yourself - the great optimist So you find somewhere to be Where you don't feel you're caught between And where you…
…the leaves Like bandits shooting at your feet And indeed, there's honour among thieves And the good guys always win the day eventually It would be something if If somehow after this You could still call yourself - the great optimist…
It disappeared at the same speed The idealistic things I believed And the optimist died inside…
…of me No sunlight, no sunlight No sunlight, no sunlight It disappeared at the same speed The idealistic things I believed And the optimist died inside of me No sunlight, no sunlight No sunlight, no sunlight No sunlight, no sunlight No sunlight, no sunlight No sunlight anymore…

South Pacific (New Broadway Cast Recording (2008)) (2008), Vintage Hollywood Classics, Vol. 26: South Pacific & Flower Drum Song (Original Soundtracks Remastered 2016) (2016)
Nellie: When the skies are brighter canary yellow I forget ev'ry cloud I've ever seen, So they called me a cockeyed optimist…
…a cockeyed optimist And I can't get it into my head. I hear the human race Is fallin' on its face And hasn't very far…

South Pacific (New Broadway Cast Recording (2008)) (2008)
Nellie: When the skies are brighter canary yellow I forget ev'ry cloud I've ever seen, So they called me a cockeyed optimist…
…a cockeyed optimist And I can't get it into my head. I hear the human race Is fallin' on its face And hasn't very far…
…on your whining? And be an optimist So when it all goes wrong You can still find your way home. But you're a pessimist And you pay…
…a glass that's half-empty, too - But I know life refills it. 'Cause I'm an optimist And when it all goes wrong I know I'll still find my way…
…this day And find a way to bitch. It's such a fucked-up way to live. It keeps you down. I'm such an optimist That when December comes I can still believe it's…
Was auch passiert - und ich bin ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, weil ich weiß, dass die Zukunft in unseren Händen ist - so geht…
… Vom Traum zur Realität und es ist wie es ist. Glaub' mir ich bin ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, weil ich weiß, dass die Zukunft…
…bin ein unverbesserlicher Optimist, weil ich weiß, dass die Zukunft in unseren Händen ist. Wir können alles schaffen, es ist alles…
…me, an optimist What we believe about ourselves It all comes true You'd better check your point Your point…
…me, an optimist What we believe about ourselves It all comes true You'd better check your point Your point of view When I look…
…with what I say and I do We can change the world It's like the thoughts in our heads I guess you could call me Call me, an optimist…
Cataract blind You're cataract blind Like a good curry, I can only take so much of this I'll be the optimist…
…it isn't that bad You've got a natural glow It matches your ego Let's inflate like a balloon Cataract blind You're cataract blind (x3) I'll be the optimist…
…your head clean They don't work, neither do I I'll be the optimist You'll be the bearer of bad, bad news You've got a natural glow…
…or a hopeless optimist? Now he's made his decision, but she hasn't made hers Now she's made her decision, and his eyes…
…to mold but creates a brighter day Time and time again he feels her warmth amidst But is that really her or a hopeless optimist? Now he's made…
…for light but the ceiling descends and still it's dark. Hey there, don't declare optimist it's clear you resist. I try all…
…but I'm not to blaim for showing restraint. Hey there, don't declare optimist. I try every night to get it right. And still. (Something just fucking ran out behind…