In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
You're 17, evil and mean, comfy and cozy nowhere scene
You can't deny the loser inside all of your bad taste won't subside
You're outta sight keep me up at night you dress funny strapless and skin tight
You're outta sight you keep me up at night you make me crazy you wear it out of spite
Ban the tube top tonight
You're magical mystery girl tick tock you don't stop rockin' my world
You give high fives to all the guys you let me know that I'm alive
You're outta sight keep me up at night you dress funny strapless and skin tight
You're outta sight you keep me up at night you make me crazy you wear it out of spite
Ban the tube top tonight
There's a party that were all invited to but I don't care because I hate everyone in school
I ignore all the girls but you
Beautiful girl, ugly shirt you are a fashion red alert
But I can't resist, you've never been kissed and I've never been in love like this
You're outta sight keep me up at night you dress funny strapless and skin tight
You're outta sight you keep me up at night you make me crazy you wear it out of spite
Ban the tube top tonight
You can't deny the loser inside all of your bad taste won't subside
You're outta sight keep me up at night you dress funny strapless and skin tight
You're outta sight you keep me up at night you make me crazy you wear it out of spite
Ban the tube top tonight
You're magical mystery girl tick tock you don't stop rockin' my world
You give high fives to all the guys you let me know that I'm alive
You're outta sight keep me up at night you dress funny strapless and skin tight
You're outta sight you keep me up at night you make me crazy you wear it out of spite
Ban the tube top tonight
There's a party that were all invited to but I don't care because I hate everyone in school
I ignore all the girls but you
Beautiful girl, ugly shirt you are a fashion red alert
But I can't resist, you've never been kissed and I've never been in love like this
You're outta sight keep me up at night you dress funny strapless and skin tight
You're outta sight you keep me up at night you make me crazy you wear it out of spite
Ban the tube top tonight
Lyrics submitted by shakingbrave
Ban the Tube Top Lyrics as written by Carlos F. Garza Aaron Barrett
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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