Introduce This to Your Parents

[Verse 1]

I’ve been counting ways to tell you that this isn’t working out in my head

“Is there a problem? You can tell me,” she said

But despite my best intentions, what would I say to you now?

With all the “I’m sorry”s that come out your mouth

You’ve promised me a good time in your town

But I’m not driving that distance just to turn around

[Chorus]

So, maybe you should try harder

To begin to try trying less

I swear I’m not this hard to impress

[Verse 2]

And you’re way too funny to give me much less

I’ll chalk it up to inexperience

But still, you’ve kept your mouth shut

The cat’s got your tongue

In a fit of apprehension

And I wish I had the courage to say this to your face

You’ll forgive me one day

But this song will outlive us both anyway, any day

[Chorus]

So, maybe you should try harder

To begin to try trying less

I swear I’m not this hard to impress

[Verse 3]

So, take this song home with you

‘Cause I’ll never see it for myself

You can introduce it to your parents

Or frame it on your shelf