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.
Future
Sex
Love
Sound
Yeah, huh, ooh
Hey
You know what you want, yeah
And that makes you just like me
See, everybody says you're hot, baby
But can you make it hot for me
Said, if you're thinking about holding back
Don't worry, girl
'Cause I'm gonna make it so easy
So slide a little bit closer to me, little girl
See, daddy's on a mission to please
Wait a second
She's hopped up for me
I've got her in my zone
Her body's pressed up on me
I think she's ready to blow
Must be my future
Sex, love, sound
And when it goes down
Baby, all you got to do is
Just tell me which way you like that
(All you gotta is) tell me which way you like that
Do you like it like this?
Do you like it like that?
Tell me which way you like that
Tell me which way you like that
You can't stop, baby
You can't stop once you've turned me on
And your enemies are your thoughts, baby
So just let 'em go
'Cause all I need is a moment alone
To give you my tongue
And put you outta control
And after you let it in, we'll be skin to skin
It's just so natural
Wait a second
She's hopped up for me
I've got her in my zone
Her body's pressed up on me
I think she's ready to blow
Must be my future
Sex, love, sound
And when it goes down
Baby, all you got to do is
Just tell me which way you like that
(All you gotta do is) tell me which way you like that
Do you like it like this?
Do you like it like that?
Tell me which way you like that
Tell me which way you like that
Future, sex, love, sound
Future, sex, love, sound
Future, sex, love, sound
Future, sex, love, sound
Wait a second
She's hopped up for me
I've got her in my zone
Her body's pressed up on me
I think she's ready to blow
Must be my future
Sex, love, sound
And when it goes down
Baby, all you got to do is
Just tell me which way you like that
(All you gotta do is) tell me which way you like that
Do you like it like that?
Tell me which way you like that
Tell me which way you like that
Sex
Love
Sound
Yeah, huh, ooh
Hey
You know what you want, yeah
And that makes you just like me
See, everybody says you're hot, baby
But can you make it hot for me
Said, if you're thinking about holding back
Don't worry, girl
'Cause I'm gonna make it so easy
So slide a little bit closer to me, little girl
See, daddy's on a mission to please
Wait a second
She's hopped up for me
I've got her in my zone
Her body's pressed up on me
I think she's ready to blow
Must be my future
Sex, love, sound
And when it goes down
Baby, all you got to do is
Just tell me which way you like that
(All you gotta is) tell me which way you like that
Do you like it like this?
Do you like it like that?
Tell me which way you like that
Tell me which way you like that
You can't stop, baby
You can't stop once you've turned me on
And your enemies are your thoughts, baby
So just let 'em go
'Cause all I need is a moment alone
To give you my tongue
And put you outta control
And after you let it in, we'll be skin to skin
It's just so natural
Wait a second
She's hopped up for me
I've got her in my zone
Her body's pressed up on me
I think she's ready to blow
Must be my future
Sex, love, sound
And when it goes down
Baby, all you got to do is
Just tell me which way you like that
(All you gotta do is) tell me which way you like that
Do you like it like this?
Do you like it like that?
Tell me which way you like that
Tell me which way you like that
Future, sex, love, sound
Future, sex, love, sound
Future, sex, love, sound
Future, sex, love, sound
Wait a second
She's hopped up for me
I've got her in my zone
Her body's pressed up on me
I think she's ready to blow
Must be my future
Sex, love, sound
And when it goes down
Baby, all you got to do is
Just tell me which way you like that
(All you gotta do is) tell me which way you like that
Do you like it like that?
Tell me which way you like that
Tell me which way you like that
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Very Sexy, I really like his new sound
im not gonna lie.. this song is pretty hoppin.
wow.
i don't normally like justin [not since his boyband days, anyhow - i'll admit i loved that], but...wow. good stuff right here.
Lovin this - very sexy, great sound
one of the best songs on the album
This is a great song, brilliant beat, smart catchy lyrics and vocal work. Hopefully this will get released as a single, it's grade A club music! Hopefully i'll be in a club whenever this comes on some day :P
oh my god.. this is a great song, i must admit! Its very very sexy, and the title is ingenious!! Fute-Sex-Love-Sound... it blew me away
you cant stop baby you cant stop once you turn me on let me in on all your thoughts baby so just let em go cuz all i need is a moment alone to give you my tone and put you outta control
oh god this.. is amazing. the beat. justins voice.. .. perfect
Amazing. This is such an erotic song... the beat and everything... gives me shivers... RAWR lol
Amazing. This is such an erotic song... the beat and everything... gives me shivers... RAWR lol