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.
She said, "Nice to meet you."
But she didn't tell me her name
With red lipstick and pale pink boots
This bitch just blew me away
Cocktails later, she said to me
"Don't be late, and here's my key."
Wanna know what happened next?
Just take a wild guess
I stumbled up the stairs
To room twenty-one
I walked in and saw her on the bed
There was nothing to be said
When we were done, she said she loved the taste of my oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
When I came to next morning
There were cigarettes put out on the floor
Her panties hangin' from the door knob
Yes, she left me craving more
I swear to God you'd feel the same
If you got used by what's her name
Wanna know what happened next?
Well, take a wild guess
I stumbled out the door
Of room twenty-one
I walked out with her in my head
Can't remember a damn thing she said
When we were done, she said she loved the taste of my oh
She said, "Nice to meet you."
I never forget a face
Here we go again, and I can't wait
I'm gonna get used by what's her fuckin' name
Wanna know what happened next?
Just take a wild guess
I stumbled out the door
Of room twenty-one
I walked out with her in my head
I can't remember a damn thing she said
Stumblin' out the door
Of room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
But she didn't tell me her name
With red lipstick and pale pink boots
This bitch just blew me away
Cocktails later, she said to me
"Don't be late, and here's my key."
Wanna know what happened next?
Just take a wild guess
I stumbled up the stairs
To room twenty-one
I walked in and saw her on the bed
There was nothing to be said
When we were done, she said she loved the taste of my oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
When I came to next morning
There were cigarettes put out on the floor
Her panties hangin' from the door knob
Yes, she left me craving more
I swear to God you'd feel the same
If you got used by what's her name
Wanna know what happened next?
Well, take a wild guess
I stumbled out the door
Of room twenty-one
I walked out with her in my head
Can't remember a damn thing she said
When we were done, she said she loved the taste of my oh
She said, "Nice to meet you."
I never forget a face
Here we go again, and I can't wait
I'm gonna get used by what's her fuckin' name
Wanna know what happened next?
Just take a wild guess
I stumbled out the door
Of room twenty-one
I walked out with her in my head
I can't remember a damn thing she said
Stumblin' out the door
Of room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Room twenty-one
(Here we go again)
Lyrics submitted by bigdaddynate
Room 21 Lyrics as written by Brian Howes Austin Winkler
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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HELL YES!
The first time I heard this song, I damn near got up and danced. This song just does something to me that makes me wanna dance around.
It's pretty obvious what it's about.
haha Spoon333 I did get up and dance. I love the catchy dance beat of this song. The song pretty much explains it self.
Favorite. Inappropriate as hell, but that's Hinder for you.
Jeez
When we were done She said she loved the taste of my oh oh oh
lov-e-ly, but hilarious i luv it. ya the beat kinda makes you wanna get up and dance but it also kinda sounds like a rip off of a nickelback song except i like hinder way better than nickleback so it doesn't matter.
Hasn't every girl wanted to be that girl in the bar just one night in her life? Totally use some dude just cause you can? Then go back ust a little more....I'd like to once in my life!
anyone know what she says in the end of the song?? right before he says well that comes later. thanks
anyone know what she says in the end of the song?? right before he says well that comes later. thanks
LOL What does she say? This drove me nuts for ages. But, I think she says:
'I think you should buy someone a little gift' and then he replies: 'That comes later' - go figure! Does this sound right to you?
i think that she says " but i didnt get to bust my load on you " but i have a dirty mind so i dunno. =]
All I can say, is that that song isnot in anyway subtle,and that this song is hilarious. I love it!