[Verse 1] They gave me someone new today Young and perfect, made to shine She smiled and reached to touch my arm I felt nothing. Not a sign. [Pre-chorus] Because I've got a man at home Who curses, smokes, and hates the phone Who never says "I love you" first But holds me like I'm not the worst [Chorus] I don't want the pretty lie The polished smile, the practiced eyes I want the one who makes me tea In a chipped cup just for me He said "stay" — didn't blink And I didn't have to think I just stayed. [Verse 2] He said "you'll leave me one day, John" I said "no." He said "you will." I said "look at me, William." And for once, he stood still. [Pre-chorus] I told him I don't want the world The cameras, stages, perfect girls I want his smoke, his grumpy face His "shut up" and his warm embrace [Chorus] I don't want the pretty lie The polished smile, the practiced eyes I want the one who makes me tea In a chipped cup just for me He said "stay" — didn't blink And I didn't have to think I just stayed. [Bridge — soft, spoken] "I'm not the kind of man they write about." "I know. You're the kind I can't live without." "...Shut up and eat your potatoes." [Outro — humming, fading] Blue cup on the table. Smoke in the air. He's cleaning his gun. He doesn't care That the world wants me someone else. He knows I'm his. And I know he's mine. [Final whisper] And that's everything.
