Without Permission — The National

Oh, well I just don't know How you could go without permission Cause where [well?] if you're not there Well I just don't care for this omission

Every moment brings me down when you're not around But all I'm asking for is come back for just one day

So where did you go And do you now know how to be happy Cause here well it's pretty clear When you're not near me I am unhappy

Every moment brings me down when you're not around But all I'm asking for is come back for just one day And make it worth the while just to see your smile That's all I'm asking for

Oh I've come to know You had to go without permission Cause it was how, how I wore you down And how I dragged you round my sole ambition

Every moment brings me down when you're not around But all I'm asking for is come back for just one day And make it worth the while just to see your smile That's all I'm asking for, my dear