[Verse 1]
I used to drive my own damn truck
Haul my boxes
Paint my walls
Never thought I’d have to lean
On anybody at all
Now I’m waiting on the couch
For you to come and tie my shoes
And every time I call your name
You act like it’s bad news
[Chorus]
It hurts to ask
When every little thing
Feels like it’s too much for you
Like I’m some heavy chain
You’re dragging room to room
I’d rather go without
Than hear that tired sigh again
It hurts to ask you
Baby
More than it hurts to stand
[Verse 2]
You slam the dishes in the sink
Say you’re tired
Had a day
I stare down at the pill I dropped
Too scared to call your name
I’ll sit here thirsty
Stare at rain
Watch the daylight slip and pass
I’d rather sleep in yesterday’s clothes
Than feel you break in half
[Chorus]
It hurts to ask
When every little thing
Turns into one more “can’t you wait?”
Like I’m a weight you hate
I’d rather go without
Than feel that look across your face
It hurts to ask you
Baby
More than this broken place
[Bridge]
I used to be the one
Who never needed saving
Now I need your steady hands
And you make me feel like begging
If loving me is work
Then say it to my face
Don’t make me apologize
For taking up this space
[Chorus]
It hurts to ask
So I learn to bite my tongue
Hold my breath till it all fades
Shrink myself to keep you calm
I’d rather go without
Than wear your mercy like a mask
I’m tired of feeling like a burden
Every time
It hurts to ask