Why You Ask

Lyrics

[Verse 1] I pour a bowl, you squint at me “Why that one?” I reach for bread, you stop and speak “Why now, son?” I rinse a plate, I crack an egg You raise your brow Like every move I make Needs a trial somehow [Pre-Chorus] I’m not breaking down the door I’m just hungry, that’s all But your questions hit the floor Like a stack of stones so small [Chorus] Why you ask? Why you ask? I’m just feeding myself Why you ask? Why you ask? Let me live, let me help (why you ask) (why you ask) [Verse 2] I take a bite, you lean and stare “Why so fast?” I grab a spoon, you’re still right there “Why that glass?” It’s little things, but they weigh a ton By the sink at night I try to move, you call it out Like I need your light [Pre-Chorus] I’m not trying to start a war I just want some peace But your “why” keeps knocking hard At the edge of me [Chorus] Why you ask? Why you ask? I’m just feeding myself Why you ask? Why you ask? Let me live, let me help (why you ask) (why you ask) [Bridge] Maybe you learned to doubt the world Maybe that’s your shield But I’m standing here, all grown Trying to be real So if I make my lunch today Or walk my own way Don’t turn every breath I take Into a question you can say [Final Chorus] Why you ask? Why you ask? I’m just feeding myself Why you ask? Why you ask? Let me live, let me help Why you ask? Why you ask? I’m still here, I’m still here Why you ask? Why you ask? Say my name, not “why,” my dear (why you ask) (why you ask)