“Common Sense” is an original song written by Joshua Bassett. He posted a video of him singing the song on Instagram on July 2, 2018, and it was officially released on April 3, 2020, with slightly altered lyrics.
[Chorus]
Common sense tells me, "Kiss the girl goodbye"
Common sense tells me, "Leave it all behind"
Common sense says, "The girl's not worth my time"
But common sense ain't common when you come to mind
[Verse 1]
Common sense told me, "She was not worthwhile"
Common sense said, "Don't go the extra mile"
Common sense said, "Go back and reconcile"
But common sense forgot about her smile
[Verse 2]
Second chances are thought of to be weak
Second chances in volumes, do they speak?
Second chances aren't given usually
But a second chance is all I really need
[Bridge]
I think I love you
I want to love you
Please let me love you (Love you, love you, love you)
I wish to show you how to love
[Chorus]
Common sense tells me, "Kiss the girl goodbye"
Common sense tells me, "Leave it all behind"
Common sense says, "The girl's not worth my time"
But common sense ain't common when you come to mind
[Outro]
No, common sense ain't common when you come to mind
Common Sense was written by Joshua Bassett.
Common Sense was produced by Joshua Bassett.
Joshua Bassett released Common Sense on Fri Apr 03 2020.
In an interview with Broadway World on April 3, 2020, Joshua Bassett explained his inspiration behind “Common Sense”:
“Common Sense” was one of those lightning-strike songs: the idea came to me seemingly prepackaged, while I was driving to an acting audition. I could barely keep up with it, spillin...