Rosie, Please Take Me Back

Lyrics

[Verse 1] Rosie, your blue hair tie’s still by my bed I kept that movie stub you folded in red I’m five-foot-something, got jokes that land late I waved at your friends, then I tripped by the gate You said I was sweet, but the timing felt wrong I’ve been replaying that talk way too long No smooth little story, no practiced routine Just me and the truth, awkward as it seems [Pre-Chorus] I know I can’t ask you to fix what I broke I’m learning to listen, not hide in a joke But if there’s a chance, even one little sign I’d show up more honest this time [Chorus] Rosie, please take me back I miss your laugh and the way we’d talk I’m not some player, I never knew how I’m still a virgin, I’ll say it out loud Rosie, please take me back I’m short on the swagger, not short on heart If you say no, I’ll respect that too But I still hope I can start again with you [Verse 2] My cousin says, “Act cool,” so I try that pose Then I spill my drink on my nicest clothes I’m not mad at the girls who don’t choose me I’m just tired of acting like someone I’m not, see You liked my bad sketches, the one of the cat The crooked little crown and the baseball cap I’m trying to grow past the kid I’ve been To be kind when it’s hard, not just charming again [Pre-Chorus] I know I can’t ask you to fix what I broke I’m learning to listen, not hide in a joke But if there’s a chance, even one little sign I’d show up more honest this time [Chorus] Rosie, please take me back I miss your laugh and the way we’d talk I’m not some player, I never knew how I’m still a virgin, I’ll say it out loud Rosie, please take me back I’m short on the swagger, not short on heart If you say no, I’ll respect that too But I still hope I can start again with you [Bridge] If you’ve moved on, I won’t chase your door I’ll keep the good parts, ask for no more But if your heart’s got a little room I’ll meet you for coffee, and listen this time [Final Chorus] Rosie, please take me back I miss your laugh and the way we’d talk I’m not some player, I never knew how I’m still a virgin, I’ll say it out loud Rosie, please take me back I’m short on the swagger, not short on heart If you say no, I’ll respect that too Still, I hope I can start again with you [Outro] Rosie, I meant what I said No pressure—just wanted you to know