Discover the story of the song > A Cockeyed Optimist – Cast of South Pacific

The protagonist is very positive and always looks on the bright side of things, even when people around them are negative. People think they are young and naive because of this attitude. Even when others say the world is ending, the protagonist believes things will turn out okay. They feel like they are stuck with hope and can't get rid of it, even if it would make them seem smarter.