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.
That boys a Hoxton Hero,
Skinny fit jeans and dressed in pink,
How he dresses I care zero,
As long as he don't steal my drink.
That girls an Indie Cindy,
Lego haircut and polka-dot dress,
I don't care if she thinks she's indie,
How she's different is anyone's guess.
You've got you skin tight, colors on the floor,
With all your white lines, every slut and whore,
All the band boys in your specs and sneakers,
On your back yeah, its time to blow the speaker,
I went to a rave and it got real moody,
How can a screwface have a good time?
Was he deprived of his mothers boobie?
I doubt he's lived a life of grime
I went to a gig but nobody danced,
Everybody was far too cool,
All the kiddies they just stood there,
Is it the same at their public school?
(follow, wallow, swallow)
I stay hard like metal,
You could never merk me,
Dirty like skettle,
I kill germs like dettol,
Get mucky,
But I will never settle.
I'm an indie limey,
Yeah but I like it grimey,
And I rave with a grin,
I'm not too cool for the next big thing,
I don't wanna fuck about,
I wanna good time and that's why I'm out,
And you look silly,
When you put on your best myspace pout.
Skinny fit jeans and dressed in pink,
How he dresses I care zero,
As long as he don't steal my drink.
That girls an Indie Cindy,
Lego haircut and polka-dot dress,
I don't care if she thinks she's indie,
How she's different is anyone's guess.
You've got you skin tight, colors on the floor,
With all your white lines, every slut and whore,
All the band boys in your specs and sneakers,
On your back yeah, its time to blow the speaker,
I went to a rave and it got real moody,
How can a screwface have a good time?
Was he deprived of his mothers boobie?
I doubt he's lived a life of grime
I went to a gig but nobody danced,
Everybody was far too cool,
All the kiddies they just stood there,
Is it the same at their public school?
(follow, wallow, swallow)
I stay hard like metal,
You could never merk me,
Dirty like skettle,
I kill germs like dettol,
Get mucky,
But I will never settle.
I'm an indie limey,
Yeah but I like it grimey,
And I rave with a grin,
I'm not too cool for the next big thing,
I don't wanna fuck about,
I wanna good time and that's why I'm out,
And you look silly,
When you put on your best myspace pout.
Lyrics submitted by pinkmascara_xo
That Boy That Girl Lyrics as written by James Joseph Smith
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Right, Im what people would consider an "Indie Kid"
And the funny thing is...loadsa people think this insults people who follow Indie Music
But "Indie Kids" love this song.
What a wonderful contradiction!