Ask
The Smiths · The Smiths Complete [2011]
Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
You'd like to
Shyness is nice, and
Shyness can stop you
From doing all the things in life
You'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
Ask me - I won't say no - how could I?
Coyness is nice, and
Coyness can stop you
From saying all the things in
Life you'd like to
So, if there's something you'd like to try
If there's something you'd like to try
Ask me - I won't say no - how could I ?
Spending warm summer days indoors
Writing frightening verse
To a buck-toothed girl in Luxembourg
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Because if it's not love
Then it's the bomb
The bond, the bomb
The bond, the bomb
The bond, the bomb
That will bring us together
Nature is a language - can't you read?
Nature is a language - can't you read?
So, ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Because if it's not love
Then it's the bomb
The bomb, the bomb
The bomb, the bomb
The bomb, the bomb
That will bring us together
If it's not love
Then it's the bomb
Then it's the bomb
That will bring us together
So ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Oooh
Ask
Ask stands as a poignant song in The Smiths' extensive catalogue, capturing the band's signature blend of melancholic melody and introspective lyricism. Released during a period of prolific output, the track exemplifies Morrissey's ability to articulate complex emotional states through deceptively simple song structures. The recording features the distinctive interplay between Johnny Marr's intricate guitar work and the band's tight rhythm section, creating a soundscape that is both intimate and expansive. As part of their broader body of work, the song reinforces the group's status as defining figures in British indie rock. It remains a cherished piece for listeners exploring the depth of their discography, offering a moment of quiet reflection amidst their more anthemic compositions.