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's the kinda girl you wanna marry
The kinda girl you walk the whole earth for
Put her on your back and just carry
Her attitude is hotter than the earth's core
When she's around, nothing else matters
Untouchable, she's got her own forcefield
Sooner or later someone will get at her
If I don't, someone else will
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
She's the kinda girl you wanna marry
Scientists say that she's the second sunshine
And now my life is sweeter than berries
I guess if we have sex, our love will turn to wine
When she's around, nothing else matters
Even if the sky was at a stand still
If I turn my back, then someone will get at her
If I don't, someone else will
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Uh
Picture this all
Picture my life and my intention to ball
Picture this ice and how it glitter fo' y'all
Now, don't you feel claustrophobic when that chick is involved?
She change ya life and your frame of mind
Sorry, I hope what I'm saying is fine
We fuss, but we take it one day at a time
If there's a fire, you know that she'll lay in the line
I just close my eyes and curve my mouth
Open my mind and words come out
You're eclectic
You're creative
You the picture, girl, I just painted
I got it, you name it; it's all paid for
Big castle on the sea shore
With the Willy Wonka decor
How this sound - Mr. and Mrs. Skateboard P?
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
The kinda girl you walk the whole earth for
Put her on your back and just carry
Her attitude is hotter than the earth's core
When she's around, nothing else matters
Untouchable, she's got her own forcefield
Sooner or later someone will get at her
If I don't, someone else will
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
She's the kinda girl you wanna marry
Scientists say that she's the second sunshine
And now my life is sweeter than berries
I guess if we have sex, our love will turn to wine
When she's around, nothing else matters
Even if the sky was at a stand still
If I turn my back, then someone will get at her
If I don't, someone else will
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Uh
Picture this all
Picture my life and my intention to ball
Picture this ice and how it glitter fo' y'all
Now, don't you feel claustrophobic when that chick is involved?
She change ya life and your frame of mind
Sorry, I hope what I'm saying is fine
We fuss, but we take it one day at a time
If there's a fire, you know that she'll lay in the line
I just close my eyes and curve my mouth
Open my mind and words come out
You're eclectic
You're creative
You the picture, girl, I just painted
I got it, you name it; it's all paid for
Big castle on the sea shore
With the Willy Wonka decor
How this sound - Mr. and Mrs. Skateboard P?
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
Love you, girl
Wanna love you (I'm so glad)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (I found you)
Wanna love you, girl
Wanna love you (oh girl)
Wanna love you, girl
Ooo
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