You Could've Just Asked

You could've just asked / You could've just asked / You stood beside me for an hour / You could've just asked / You could've just asked / Instead you talked about the band / Then bought a drink you didn't want / And put it in my hand / You said the place was getting crowded / Then you moved a little closer / I said I liked your stupid jacket / You said, That's not a compliment / You asked me if I come here often / Then looked embarrassed by the question / I said, Only when you're working / You said, I'm not working here / You could've just asked / You could've just asked / You spent ten minutes checking your phone / You could've just asked / You could've just asked / Instead you offered me some gum / Then asked me what I thought of you / Like I was taking some exam / We walked outside for some fresh air / You kicked a bottle down the pavement / You told me about your brother / Then forgot what you were saying / I said, Are you trying to tell me something? / You said, No, not really / Then you stared at me for five seconds / Like five seconds wasn't plenty / Maybe you're nervous / Maybe I'm worse / Maybe we're both waiting / To see who goes first / You laugh at my joke / I laugh at yours / We stand beside the taxi / Arguing about the doors / You could've just asked / I could've just asked / We made a whole evening out of / Something that takes two seconds / You could've just asked / You could've just asked / You stood beside me for an hour / You could've just asked / You could've just asked / I would've said yes / You spent the whole night making it difficult / For no reason, I guess / (For no reason) / No reason / Next time / Just ask / (Just ask) / Seriously / Just ask