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.
Yeah he buy you clothes, I hit it from the back
Yeah he drive a Benz, I'm in a woodwill Cadillac
He readin' you poetry while I'm spitttin' this country game
You want us just play this pimpin' don't be ashamed
It's a shame these soft pretty boy mean nothin'
Since these that comin' through for you then start bustin'
We out cousin like Macks and ready for car jacks
Rollin' up on a slab with yak and some fat sacks like that, yeah
All these bars all these cars
All these big time superstars
All these ladies at this bar
Watch these haters play their parts
You can't stop me or my pimpin'
'Cause you lame and you be simpin'
I'm like Micheal you be pippen'
Table dance but sky ain't tippin'
The sight of you
The smell of you
The way you move
Has got me in the mood
You seem so cool
You're style is smooth
My search is done
'cause I found you
9:15 and baby the night is young plus you told me
That you were gonna give me some
Hey baby girl what's your name who you with?
Do you do wanna get down with this pimpin' lil' trick
Tell me what you like, what you love we can do?
No matter what it is I can make it come true
Never gave da Benz the Ferrari or the Lac
Tell me what you wanna drive and you got it like that?
I'm givin' you the chance this the opportunity
You can have it all but you gotta choose me, choose me
Came in Theresa, Michelle and Felicia
Jackie and Rene', Raquel and Shey Shey
Erica and Kiki, Shimiki, Shone and Mi Mi
Beverly, Byina, Teritone and Hottie
Auh Janae and Jane, Mocoa at blue flame
Carolyn and Marilyn and Angie and Shamane
Brandie and Aleyah Shamari and Lakisha
Shawna and Janelle, Lucy, Mona Lisa
The sight of you
The smell of you
The way you move
Has got me in the mood
(You seem so cool)
Hey baby girl what's your name who you with?
(You're style is smooth)
Do you do wanna get down with this pimpin' lil' trick?
(My search is done)
Tell me what you like, what you love we can do?
No matter what it is I can make it come true
Never gave da Benz the Ferrari or the Lac
Tell me what you wanna drive and you got it like that
I'm givin' you the chance this the opportunity
You can have it all but you gotta choose me, choose me
Choose me big banner the back beater
The dubz can't fit on the truck they caught fevers
25 inches I can clear the benches
Or we can go up and down like them rug bitches
Let them hatin' witches they gonna wish for hate
But they all scream damn while you masturbate
The worm on the hook, I can whip and cook
Hit the block with chunky socks while you hit the books
I make that sacrifice like Jesus preachers on them lames
I'm true with how I feel, no fingers crossed this ain't no game
But you a pimp mayn, I promise you'll that I can change
Like a chameleon the colors on your rings n' thangs
You can have what you want
(You can have what you want)
If you give me what I need
(If you give me what I need)
I know you have a lot of options
(So many other ways)
But baby you belong with me
(Ohh, ohh)
Hey baby girl what's your name who you with?
Do you do wanna get down with this pimpin' lil' trick
Tell me what you like, what you love we can do?
No matter what it is I can make it come true
Never gave da Benz the Ferrari or the Lac
Tell me what you wanna drive and you got it like that?
I'm givin' you the chance this the opportunity
You can have it all but you gotta choose me, choose me
Yeah he drive a Benz, I'm in a woodwill Cadillac
He readin' you poetry while I'm spitttin' this country game
You want us just play this pimpin' don't be ashamed
It's a shame these soft pretty boy mean nothin'
Since these that comin' through for you then start bustin'
We out cousin like Macks and ready for car jacks
Rollin' up on a slab with yak and some fat sacks like that, yeah
All these bars all these cars
All these big time superstars
All these ladies at this bar
Watch these haters play their parts
You can't stop me or my pimpin'
'Cause you lame and you be simpin'
I'm like Micheal you be pippen'
Table dance but sky ain't tippin'
The sight of you
The smell of you
The way you move
Has got me in the mood
You seem so cool
You're style is smooth
My search is done
'cause I found you
9:15 and baby the night is young plus you told me
That you were gonna give me some
Hey baby girl what's your name who you with?
Do you do wanna get down with this pimpin' lil' trick
Tell me what you like, what you love we can do?
No matter what it is I can make it come true
Never gave da Benz the Ferrari or the Lac
Tell me what you wanna drive and you got it like that?
I'm givin' you the chance this the opportunity
You can have it all but you gotta choose me, choose me
Came in Theresa, Michelle and Felicia
Jackie and Rene', Raquel and Shey Shey
Erica and Kiki, Shimiki, Shone and Mi Mi
Beverly, Byina, Teritone and Hottie
Auh Janae and Jane, Mocoa at blue flame
Carolyn and Marilyn and Angie and Shamane
Brandie and Aleyah Shamari and Lakisha
Shawna and Janelle, Lucy, Mona Lisa
The sight of you
The smell of you
The way you move
Has got me in the mood
(You seem so cool)
Hey baby girl what's your name who you with?
(You're style is smooth)
Do you do wanna get down with this pimpin' lil' trick?
(My search is done)
Tell me what you like, what you love we can do?
No matter what it is I can make it come true
Never gave da Benz the Ferrari or the Lac
Tell me what you wanna drive and you got it like that
I'm givin' you the chance this the opportunity
You can have it all but you gotta choose me, choose me
Choose me big banner the back beater
The dubz can't fit on the truck they caught fevers
25 inches I can clear the benches
Or we can go up and down like them rug bitches
Let them hatin' witches they gonna wish for hate
But they all scream damn while you masturbate
The worm on the hook, I can whip and cook
Hit the block with chunky socks while you hit the books
I make that sacrifice like Jesus preachers on them lames
I'm true with how I feel, no fingers crossed this ain't no game
But you a pimp mayn, I promise you'll that I can change
Like a chameleon the colors on your rings n' thangs
You can have what you want
(You can have what you want)
If you give me what I need
(If you give me what I need)
I know you have a lot of options
(So many other ways)
But baby you belong with me
(Ohh, ohh)
Hey baby girl what's your name who you with?
Do you do wanna get down with this pimpin' lil' trick
Tell me what you like, what you love we can do?
No matter what it is I can make it come true
Never gave da Benz the Ferrari or the Lac
Tell me what you wanna drive and you got it like that?
I'm givin' you the chance this the opportunity
You can have it all but you gotta choose me, choose me
Lyrics submitted by kurtcobain06
Choose Me Lyrics as written by Billy N Hume Lavell W. N Crump
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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