Ask [Live/Rank]
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 bond
The bond, the bond
The bond, the bond
The bond, the bond
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 bond
The bond, the bond
The bond, the bond
The bond, the bond
That will bring us together
If it's not love
Then it's the bond
Then it's the bond
That will bring us together
So ask me, ask me, ask me
Ask me, ask me, ask me
Oooh
Ask [Live/Rank]
Recorded live at the Roundhouse in London in 1986, "Ask" captures The Smiths at the height of their creative power, showcasing Morrissey's distinctive vocal delivery and Johnny Marr's intricate guitar work. This track appears on the band's official complete discography, highlighting their signature blend of jangly pop and brooding indie rock. The performance reflects the band's dynamic stage presence during the mid-1980s, a period defined by their unique fusion of punk energy and melodic sophistication. As a staple of their live catalog, the song remains a poignant example of their ability to transform studio recordings into electrifying concert experiences, cementing their legacy as one of the most influential acts in British music history.