Listen to this when
Ask
Shyness can stop you, so ask ✨
Who it's for
The Smiths' upbeat single gently encourages shy people to overcome their inhibitions.
Shy and held back→Encouraged to reach out
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Ask" is a standalone single by The Smiths, released in October 1986 on Rough Trade, with music by Johnny Marr and lyrics by Morrissey. The song addresses shyness and encourages listeners to overcome their inhibitions. It does not appear on a studio album but is included on the 1987 compilations The World Won't Listen and Louder Than Bombs.
Where to find it
All major streaming services.
Before you start
Age: All ages
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, Part 2, Chapter 44
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