Please Don't Ask Me To Smile Lyrics - You Am I

When I was in grade six 

I used to hold open a door for a girl 

And she called me a wimp 

Said there's just no need 

To be so fucking polite 

I politely agreed with her 

I think she was right 

It just never entered my mind 

That a twelve year old 

Came down to choosing sides 

You said I'd die if I had nothing to do 

Put a drink in my hand 

And I'll talk to anything that moves 

I just refuse to give you 

What you think would make things right 

Just to find hate 

When you've lost the will to fight 

And would it be really 

In touch with the times 

To put somebody down 

For choosing sides? 

And you said show us them teeth 

Give us them braces 

Show us the dental work 

That puts fear in twelve year old faces 

I can make you feel even half worthwhile 

But please don't ask me to smile 

And times when it still feels right 

I'll hold open a door for a girl 

Or back down from a fight 

And if there's just no need 

To be so fucking polite 

At least it helps you 

Sleep easier at night 

Just never entered my mind 

That ever should come down 

To choosing sides 

And you said show us them teeth 

Give us them braces 

Show us the dental work 

That puts fear in twelve year old faces 

I can prove to you that I do or don't get high 

But please don't ask me to smile