Permission still

Lyrics

Intro
[Driving 2000s alternative rock beat, melodic distorted guitars, punchy bass]

Verse 1
The first time I laid eyes on your pretty face,
You became a beautiful memory I couldn't replace.
I was intimidated—how could I land a girl like you?
If you were to say no, I don't know what I'd do.
It's really scary, and honestly, I'm not all that brave,
But I'd hate myself if I didn't at least give you a wave.
From past mistakes, I've learned my lesson:
You'll never get anywhere if you don't ask a question.
[Stop-start rhythm, bass and drums keep the groove]
I smile at her, and I say...

Pre-Chorus
[Guitar riff intensifies, driving bassline, power chords]
Can I say hi?
Can I give you a call?
Because I know that I will!
Can I walk you home?
Can I give you my all?
I need your permission still!

Chorus
[High-energy explosive wall of guitars, anthemic rock beat]
I'm in love with you, whatever your heart wants matters.
It's afraid of so many things because it easily shatters.
If you know what to ask, love shines through the dark!
Because love does not come without question marks!
(Love does not come without question marks!)

Verse 2
Now we're going out on dates, been together for years.
A life without you would bring me straight to tears.
Everything is alright, and we don't ever fight,
We stay at each other's houses almost every night.
I love being your man, and I think I've got a great plan,
So I go out searching for the right ring for your hand.
I really want you to have everything that you want,
So I take you out to your favorite fancy restaurant.
[Guitars drop out, rhythmic drums and bass keep tempo]
I get down on one knee, and I say...

Pre-Chorus
[Distortion kicks back in, full power build]
Will you marry me?
Can I love you forever?
Because I know that I will!
Can I kiss you?
Can we lay together?
I need your permission still!

Chorus
[High-energy chorus, heavy soaring guitar riffs]
I'm in love with you, whatever your heart wants matters.
It's afraid of so many things because it easily shatters.
If you know what to ask, love shines through the dark!
Because love does not come without question marks!
(Love does not come without question marks!)

Verse 3
[Driving rock tempo, clean electric guitars, heavy drums]
I've loved you my whole entire life,
I've been so happy with you as my wife.
All our kids are grown and doing just fine,
Even now at my age, you are always on my mind.
We've made it this far, left the fear in the past,
We built ourselves a love that truly did last.
And through everything, I really had a blast,
But there are only a few questions left to ask...

Bridge Breakdown
[SUDDEN DRAMATIC MUSIC DROP: All drums and heavy rock guitars cut completely]
[Soft sad piano chords, gentle ambient acoustic guitar, quiet atmosphere]
[Spoken softly, heartbreaking whisper, tearful delivery]
I kneel at her grave... and I say...

Pre-Chorus
[Soft sad piano and gentle acoustic guitar only, slow mournful tempo]
[Spoken softly, cracking emotional voice, deeply sad]
Do you like these flowers?
Do you want me to bring lilies?
Because you know that I will...
Do you want me buried next to you?
I know this might seem really silly...
I need your permission still.

Chorus
[Full band explodes back in, heartbreaking power ballad swell, raw emotional vocals]
I'm in love with you, whatever your heart wants matters!
It's afraid of so many things because it easily shatters!
If you know what to ask, love shines through the dark!
Because love does not come without question marks!
If you know what to ask, love shines through the dark!
Because love does not come without question marks!

Outro
[Fading melancholic electric guitar, slow steady drum beat, quiet ambient fade]
(Love does not come without question marks)
(Love does not come without question marks)
Soft spoken whisper
(I need your permission still)
Fade to silence
End