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.
Stop it baby
You're a VIP
At least to me
Come here and show
Me some ID
I know you're fine
From head to pumps
If you were mine
We'd bump, bump, bump
You're much to young
To peep my stash
You're tryin' to write
Checks you're body can't cash
You can't hang with this, girl
Lolita, you're sweeter
But you'll never make a cheater out of me
Watch out now
Cool together, yes
I must admit
Long time ago
We'd be the shh uh oh
Like Frank and Ava
We'd paint the town
Just on the floor
Gettin' way down
Dom Perignon and caviar
The finest clothes, and fancy cars
Oh you know, one of them '56 pink caddies, baby!
Oh!
Look out
Lolita, you're sweeter
But you'll never make a cheater out of me
No you won't!
Hey hey hey
Lolita
You're Is, you're mouth
You're curly hair, you're bad no doubt
But I must beware
Oh, You get a brother in trouble girl
Lolita, you're sweeter
But I won't mislead ya
I'll feed ya
If it please ya
But then I'll say see ya
You're a fine, mama mia
But you'll never ever, never ever
No you'll never make a cheater out of me
Fellas!
Yeah!
How bad is this girl?
Bad!
Then what you wanna do?
Whatever you want!
Then come on let's dance!
Dance?
Lolita?
Yeah?
How bad are you girl?
Bad!
Then What you wanna do?
Whatever you want!
Then come on let's dance!
Dance?
Imagine me on the tip of you're tongue
If I took a sip then I would be on the run
Hellhounds barkin' round my door
I can't sip you once
'Less I sip you some more
Lolita!
Better get out of here
'Less you wanna dance
You're a VIP
At least to me
Come here and show
Me some ID
I know you're fine
From head to pumps
If you were mine
We'd bump, bump, bump
You're much to young
To peep my stash
You're tryin' to write
Checks you're body can't cash
You can't hang with this, girl
Lolita, you're sweeter
But you'll never make a cheater out of me
Watch out now
Cool together, yes
I must admit
Long time ago
We'd be the shh uh oh
Like Frank and Ava
We'd paint the town
Just on the floor
Gettin' way down
Dom Perignon and caviar
The finest clothes, and fancy cars
Oh you know, one of them '56 pink caddies, baby!
Oh!
Look out
Lolita, you're sweeter
But you'll never make a cheater out of me
No you won't!
Hey hey hey
Lolita
You're Is, you're mouth
You're curly hair, you're bad no doubt
But I must beware
Oh, You get a brother in trouble girl
Lolita, you're sweeter
But I won't mislead ya
I'll feed ya
If it please ya
But then I'll say see ya
You're a fine, mama mia
But you'll never ever, never ever
No you'll never make a cheater out of me
Fellas!
Yeah!
How bad is this girl?
Bad!
Then what you wanna do?
Whatever you want!
Then come on let's dance!
Dance?
Lolita?
Yeah?
How bad are you girl?
Bad!
Then What you wanna do?
Whatever you want!
Then come on let's dance!
Dance?
Imagine me on the tip of you're tongue
If I took a sip then I would be on the run
Hellhounds barkin' round my door
I can't sip you once
'Less I sip you some more
Lolita!
Better get out of here
'Less you wanna dance
Lyrics submitted by Gothy_Bura
Lolita Lyrics as written by Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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