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.
Think about it till anticipation makes you shake
And we both lose control
Put the pedal to the floor
Lay the seat back, lock the doors
We're gonna make this worth our while
It's getting harder to breathe
"Jealous hearts will leave us all in ruins."
That's what we'll say
(That's what we'll say)
As we hide out from our friends
Hear the message once again
Lets get this right
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
And our chemistry is kerosene
Take it off, take it all off
Maybe we can get down and burn up in the heat
Times like these feel so dangerous
When you know you're gonna find out how right it feels
(How right it feels)
To ignore the ones you love the most
This can't be right
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
And our chemistry is kerosene
As we kiss to the sound of your stereo
Don't say a word
We won't say a word
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
(Don't treat this like a secret)
And our chemistry is kerosene
(Just keep it quiet while we know)
Take it off, take it all off
(That we could tear best friends apart)
Maybe we can get down and burn up in the heat
(With all the lies we've told)
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
(Don't treat this like a secret)
And our chemistry is kerosene
(Just keep it quiet while we know)
Take it off, take it all off
(That we could tear best friends apart)
Baby, I'm at a lost for words
(With all the lies we've told)
When thoughts don't compare
Write this down
And we both lose control
Put the pedal to the floor
Lay the seat back, lock the doors
We're gonna make this worth our while
It's getting harder to breathe
"Jealous hearts will leave us all in ruins."
That's what we'll say
(That's what we'll say)
As we hide out from our friends
Hear the message once again
Lets get this right
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
And our chemistry is kerosene
Take it off, take it all off
Maybe we can get down and burn up in the heat
Times like these feel so dangerous
When you know you're gonna find out how right it feels
(How right it feels)
To ignore the ones you love the most
This can't be right
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
And our chemistry is kerosene
As we kiss to the sound of your stereo
Don't say a word
We won't say a word
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
(Don't treat this like a secret)
And our chemistry is kerosene
(Just keep it quiet while we know)
Take it off, take it all off
(That we could tear best friends apart)
Maybe we can get down and burn up in the heat
(With all the lies we've told)
Your lips are a hot flame, baby
(Don't treat this like a secret)
And our chemistry is kerosene
(Just keep it quiet while we know)
Take it off, take it all off
(That we could tear best friends apart)
Baby, I'm at a lost for words
(With all the lies we've told)
When thoughts don't compare
Write this down
Lyrics submitted by Stupendous_Man
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