Lyrics
When I was in grade six
Reflecting on a past experience in grade six.
I used to hold open a door for a girl and she called me a wimp.
Received criticism for being polite to a girl.
Said there's just no need to be so fucking polite
Girl suggests avoiding excessive politeness.
I politely agreed with her, I think she was right.
Politely agreed with her, acknowledging her point.
It just never entered my mind
Not considering the impact of choices on sides at a young age.
That a twelve year old came down to choosing sides.
Realization that choices start early in life.
You said I'd die if I had nothing to do
Comment about the danger of idleness.
Put a drink in my hand and I'll talk to anything that moves.
Engaging in conversation when alcohol is involved.
I just refuse to give you what you think would make things right.
Refusal to conform to others' expectations.
Just to find hate when you've lost the will to fight.
Choosing not to harbor hate when lacking motivation to fight.
And would it be really in touch with the times
Questioning the relevance of criticizing others' choices.
To put somebody down for choosing sides.
Challenging the judgment of those choosing sides.
And you said show us them teeth
Request to reveal vulnerability, symbolized by teeth and braces.
Give us them braces.
Emphasizing the impact of dental work on intimidation.
Show us the dental work that puts fear in twelve year old faces.
Creating fear in young faces through appearance.
I can make you feel even half worthwhile
Claiming the ability to make someone feel worthwhile.
But please don't ask me to smile.
Resisting pressure to smile despite external expectations.
And times when it still feels right
Acknowledging situations where politeness feels right.
I'll hold open a door for a girl or back down from a fight.
Expressing readiness to be polite or avoid confrontation.
And if there's just no need to be so fucking polite.
Recognizing the value of politeness for peace of mind.
At least it helps you sleep easier at night.
Linking politeness to ease of sleep.
Just never entered my mind
Reiteration of not considering sides in decision-making.
That ever should come down to choosing sides.
Emphasizing the complexity of choosing sides in life.
And you said show us them teeth
Repeat of the request to reveal vulnerability through a smile.
Give us them braces.
Reiteration of the impact of dental work on intimidation.
Show us the dental work that puts fear in twelve year old faces.
Reemphasizing the creation of fear in young faces.
I can prove to you that I do or don't get high
Asserting the ability to prove or disprove drug use.
But please don't ask me to smile.
Final plea not to be pressured into smiling.
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