[Verse 1]
You read me that list from your old notebook
Laughed as you ticked off every line
Said you’d never met someone this patient
Someone who shows up every time
I drive across town on an empty tank
Last dollar goes into your wine
You say I make you feel so taken care of
But I see you scrolling late at night
[Chorus]
I checked all the boxes
Still I’m not the one
You want a heart like mine
In a different face
A different son
I give you everything
Even when it’s more than I can give
But I’m just not handsome enough
For the life you wanna live
[Verse 2]
You say
“You’re the type I should be falling for”
Then you chase the heat that burns out fast
I’m the one you call when the party’s over
When the pretty boys don’t text you back
You cry in my shirt
Say I’m your safe place
Kiss my cheek and call me “perfect
Almost”
Funny how that word can cut so softly
Like I’m close
But never close
[Chorus]
I checked all the boxes
Still I’m not the one
You want a heart like mine
In a different face
A different son
I give you everything
Even when it’s more than I can give
But I’m just not handsome enough
For the life you wanna live
[Bridge]
If I could trade this tired soul
For sharper jawlines
Brighter eyes
Would you look at me the way
You look at them
Just one time? (just one time)
[Chorus]
I checked all the boxes
Still I’m not the one
You want the way I love
In a body I’ll never become
I give you everything
Till there’s nothing left to give
Guess I’m just not handsome enough
For the dream you wanna live