[Verse 1]
You say
“Yeah
I’ll do it”
Eyes still on your phone
Bag’s tied by the back door
Three days in a row
Flies doing figure eights
I’m doing deep breaths
You’re talking ‘bout a podcast
I’m talking ‘bout the steps
[Chorus]
Take the garbage out
When I say it
Not someday
When the mood hits you just right
It’s not a love song
That I’m playing
Just a small thing
Babe
Done at the time that I ask
Not the time that you like
[Verse 2]
You kiss me in the kitchen
Say you “love my little quirks”
I point at the overflowing can
Say “this is how love works”
I don’t need a diamond
Or some grand surprise
Just you and that black bag
Heading down the drive
[Chorus]
Take the garbage out
When I say it
Not someday
When the mood hits you just right
It’s not a love song
That I’m playing
Just a small thing
Babe
Done at the time that I ask
Not the time that you like
[Bridge]
I’m not your mother
I’m not your maid (no)
I’m just the person
You promised you’d aid
If you can’t carry
What’s under this sink
How we gonna carry
Everything we think?
[Chorus]
Take the garbage out
When I say it
Not someday
When the stars all align
I don’t want fireworks
Or a parade
Yeah
Just a small thing
Babe
Done at the time that I ask
Not the time in your mind
[Outro]
Bag by the back door
You’re lacing up your shoes
You say
“I got it this time”
I say
“I believe you” (hey)
Trash day
Someday
Turn it into soon