You Am I - Please Don't Ask Me to Smile lyrics

When I was in grade six
Used to hold open the door for a girl
And she called me a wimp
She said there just isn't a need
To be so fucking polite
I politely agreed with her
I think she was right
It just never entered my mind
That at twelve
It all came down to choosing sides

You said that I'd die if I had nothing to do
Put a drink in my hand
And I'll talk to anything that moves
I just refuse to give you what
You think will make things right
Justifying hate when you've lost
The will to fight
Would it be really in touch with the times
To put somebody down for choosing sides?

And she said show us them teeth
Give us them braces show us that dental work
That puts fear in twelve year old faces
I could make you feel even half worthwhile
Just please, don't ask me to smile

And at times, when it still feels right
I hold open the door for a girl
And I'll back down from a fight
And if there just is no need to be so polite
At least it helps you sleep easier at night
It just never enters my mind
That it ever should come
Down to choosing sides

And she said show me them teeth
Give us them braces show us that dental work
That puts fear in twelve year old faces
I could prove to you
That I do or don't get high
Just please, don't ask me to smile