[Verse 1]
You ride shotgun past the grocery store
Soft little grin by the passenger door
At the office picnic, tucked in my bag
A tiny brave face on a world-weary rag
[Pre-Chorus]
They can raise an eyebrow, they can make a show
I know what helps me; that's all they need to know
[Chorus]
My plush goes everywhere I go
On the bus, down the block, through the cold
If you don't like it, turn the other way
Nobody's hurt, so I've got this to say:
I'm grown, I'm fine, and I don't need permission
To keep a little comfort close within reach
[Verse 2]
At the checkout line, under fluorescent white
You sit in the basket like you're doing all right
Some stranger smirks; I just wave hello
I've got my own life, and I've got places to go
[Pre-Chorus]
You can keep your rules for what grown-ups should be
This small soft friend is doing no harm to me
[Chorus]
My plush goes everywhere I go
On the bus, down the block, through the cold
If you don't like it, turn the other way
Nobody's hurt, so I've got this to say:
I'm grown, I'm fine, and I don't need permission
To keep a little comfort close within reach
[Bridge]
No apology, no hidden shame
A little bit of kindness doesn't need a name
I won't ask you to understand my way
Just let me live, and I'll let you stay
[Guitar Solo]
[Final Chorus]
My plush goes everywhere I go
Past the doubtful looks, steady and bold
If you don't like it, turn the other way
Nobody's hurt, so I've got this to say:
I'm grown, I'm fine, and I don't need permission
To keep a little comfort close within reach
My plush goes everywhere I go
And I'm not putting it down today
[Outro]
Not putting it down today