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.
Don't say a word
Just come over here
I got somethin' I gotta do tonight
Listen
Ain't never been a man wantin'
Anything much as I want you (you)
The sun don't come up 'til mornin'
So tonight there's no excuse, mmmm (mmmm)
Just like the rain outside I'll make your
Love come down, so baby now it's time (time)
Just can't wait no more (just can't wait no more)
I'm gonna give you
What your body's been cryin' for (cryin' for)
And if you tell me yes I'll lay you down
Girl we ain't gotta rush, let's play around
We'll do it like we never done before
So go and lock that door
Baby don't worry 'cause I'll be gentle
Come on baby turn the lights off
Let's get naked (ooh, come on)
Come on babygirl, you know I just can't take it
(I can't take it no more)
Let your panties hit the floor (floor)
Let your body steal the show right now (right now)
It seems like you're ready, so come on girl
I just can't wait to see us naked (us naked, yeah)
I know you want this girl
I see it in your eyes (eyes)
Don't be ashamed of what you got
Between those thighs oh (oh)
You know I'm gonna try not to be so excited
But I can't help it, feels so good to be invited
So baby, get ready
'Cause here I go, ooh (here I go, ooh)
Take off your shoes, I want to see them toes
Slip off that skirt, and that shirt gotta go
Come off them draw's girl
You won't be needin' those
Now you're wearin' what I like baby
Let's go, come on
Come on baby turn the lights off
Let's get naked (ooh, come on)
Come on babygirl, you know I just can't take it
(I can't take it no more)
Let your panties hit the floor (floor)
Let your body steal the show right now (right now)
It seems like you're ready, so come on girl
I just can't wait to see us naked (us naked, yeah)
Now somethin' 'bout that sexy skin you in
Your clothes don't do you justice
So come out of them
So baby take that off so I can break you off
And give you love love love (uh huh, oh)
Now it's time to enjoy yourself
If you need assistance babygirl
I'm here to help
'Cause it's time for us to start this love-makin'
(Let's make love)
But first we gotta get butt-naked
Damn girl
You look so good
Won't you come over here
Slip off that skirt
You know that shirt gotta go
Baby, baby, baby
You lookin' kinda right
Take your time (take your time)
Now you know it's time
Let's get naked
If you tell me yes, I'll lay you down
We'll do it like you never done before
If you tell me yes, I'll lay you down
Just come over here
I got somethin' I gotta do tonight
Listen
Ain't never been a man wantin'
Anything much as I want you (you)
The sun don't come up 'til mornin'
So tonight there's no excuse, mmmm (mmmm)
Just like the rain outside I'll make your
Love come down, so baby now it's time (time)
Just can't wait no more (just can't wait no more)
I'm gonna give you
What your body's been cryin' for (cryin' for)
And if you tell me yes I'll lay you down
Girl we ain't gotta rush, let's play around
We'll do it like we never done before
So go and lock that door
Baby don't worry 'cause I'll be gentle
Come on baby turn the lights off
Let's get naked (ooh, come on)
Come on babygirl, you know I just can't take it
(I can't take it no more)
Let your panties hit the floor (floor)
Let your body steal the show right now (right now)
It seems like you're ready, so come on girl
I just can't wait to see us naked (us naked, yeah)
I know you want this girl
I see it in your eyes (eyes)
Don't be ashamed of what you got
Between those thighs oh (oh)
You know I'm gonna try not to be so excited
But I can't help it, feels so good to be invited
So baby, get ready
'Cause here I go, ooh (here I go, ooh)
Take off your shoes, I want to see them toes
Slip off that skirt, and that shirt gotta go
Come off them draw's girl
You won't be needin' those
Now you're wearin' what I like baby
Let's go, come on
Come on baby turn the lights off
Let's get naked (ooh, come on)
Come on babygirl, you know I just can't take it
(I can't take it no more)
Let your panties hit the floor (floor)
Let your body steal the show right now (right now)
It seems like you're ready, so come on girl
I just can't wait to see us naked (us naked, yeah)
Now somethin' 'bout that sexy skin you in
Your clothes don't do you justice
So come out of them
So baby take that off so I can break you off
And give you love love love (uh huh, oh)
Now it's time to enjoy yourself
If you need assistance babygirl
I'm here to help
'Cause it's time for us to start this love-makin'
(Let's make love)
But first we gotta get butt-naked
Damn girl
You look so good
Won't you come over here
Slip off that skirt
You know that shirt gotta go
Baby, baby, baby
You lookin' kinda right
Take your time (take your time)
Now you know it's time
Let's get naked
If you tell me yes, I'll lay you down
We'll do it like you never done before
If you tell me yes, I'll lay you down
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