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.
Chorus:
Just trying to meet you
Hey you across from the bar
I ain’t no pimp or athlete or hip hop star
Just trying to meet you
I'm just a regular guy
I don't make that much money girl I aint gotta lie
1st Verse:
Excuse me can I buy you an orange juice?
No? Wow you're honest aren't you?
It befits you may I assist you?
You look kinda sad can I offer a tissue?
(You're crazy) There's that grin
Its been gone for awhile huh? Don't pretend
Why? Your exboyfriend he did what?
He broke up with you because you didn't have a butt
Wow the LL Cool J syndrome its popular
But he's a weirdo I don't need no binoculars
To see you're fine all these girls can't reach you hey
Chorus:
Just trying to meet you
Hey you across from the bar
I aint no pimp or athlete or hip hop star
Just trying to meet you
I'm just a regular guy
I don't make that much money girl I aint gotta lie
Just trying to meet you
But if you give me a chance
Ill take you to The Derby
And I'll teach you how to dance with me
Just trying to meet you
And you gonna peep how I sway
And when we at the movies girl you ain’t gotta pay
Bridge
That's my guarantee
That's my guarantee
You get your money back for free girl
If you ain’t feeling me (2x)
Now bring it down
2nd Verse:
Ok so that was a long chorus
But I really wanted to let you know I adore yas
(What?) The way you drink your beer in a wine glass
Its kind of weird but I don't know where to find that
Plus you got the bomb haircut
Or hairdo whatever baby yo you know what's up
And it clear I'm feeling you can I take and deliver you?
Show you off to all my friends who were planning on stealing you
Ok cool where shall we go?
(Kate Mantillini's!) OK girl take it slow
First we start at Taco Bell I'ma have to teach you
Chorus:
Just trying to meet you
Hey you across from the bar
I aint no pimp or athlete or hip hop star
Just trying to meet you
I'm just a regular guy
I don't make that much money girl I aint gotta lie
Just trying to meet you
But if you give me a chance
I’ll take you to The Derby
And I'll teach you how to dance with me
Just trying to meet you
And you gonna peep how I sway
And when we at the movies girl you ain’t gotta pay
Now bring it down (x2)
Just trying to meet you
Hey you across from the bar
I ain’t no pimp or athlete or hip hop star
Just trying to meet you
I'm just a regular guy
I don't make that much money girl I aint gotta lie
1st Verse:
Excuse me can I buy you an orange juice?
No? Wow you're honest aren't you?
It befits you may I assist you?
You look kinda sad can I offer a tissue?
(You're crazy) There's that grin
Its been gone for awhile huh? Don't pretend
Why? Your exboyfriend he did what?
He broke up with you because you didn't have a butt
Wow the LL Cool J syndrome its popular
But he's a weirdo I don't need no binoculars
To see you're fine all these girls can't reach you hey
Chorus:
Just trying to meet you
Hey you across from the bar
I aint no pimp or athlete or hip hop star
Just trying to meet you
I'm just a regular guy
I don't make that much money girl I aint gotta lie
Just trying to meet you
But if you give me a chance
Ill take you to The Derby
And I'll teach you how to dance with me
Just trying to meet you
And you gonna peep how I sway
And when we at the movies girl you ain’t gotta pay
Bridge
That's my guarantee
That's my guarantee
You get your money back for free girl
If you ain’t feeling me (2x)
Now bring it down
2nd Verse:
Ok so that was a long chorus
But I really wanted to let you know I adore yas
(What?) The way you drink your beer in a wine glass
Its kind of weird but I don't know where to find that
Plus you got the bomb haircut
Or hairdo whatever baby yo you know what's up
And it clear I'm feeling you can I take and deliver you?
Show you off to all my friends who were planning on stealing you
Ok cool where shall we go?
(Kate Mantillini's!) OK girl take it slow
First we start at Taco Bell I'ma have to teach you
Chorus:
Just trying to meet you
Hey you across from the bar
I aint no pimp or athlete or hip hop star
Just trying to meet you
I'm just a regular guy
I don't make that much money girl I aint gotta lie
Just trying to meet you
But if you give me a chance
I’ll take you to The Derby
And I'll teach you how to dance with me
Just trying to meet you
And you gonna peep how I sway
And when we at the movies girl you ain’t gotta pay
Now bring it down (x2)
Lyrics submitted by captaincoolguy
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