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.
Baby, I see you working hard
I want to let you know I'm proud
Let you know that I admire what you do
Don't know if I need to reassure you
My life would be purposeless without you (yeah)
If I want it (you got it) when I ask you (you provide it)
You inspire me to be better
You challenge me for the better
Sit back and let me pour out my love letter
Let me help you
Take off your shoes
Untie your shoestrings
Take off your cufflinks (yeah)
What you want to eat boo? (Yeah)
Let me feed you
Let me run your bathwater
Whatever you desire, I'll supply ya
Sing you a song
Turn the game on
I'll brush your hair
Help you put your durag on
Want a foot rub? (Yeah)
You want a manicure?
Baby, I'm yours I want to cater to you, boy
Let me cater to you
'Cause baby, this is your day
Do anything for my man
Baby, you blow me away
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want just let me cater to you
Inspire me from the heart
Can't nothing tear us apart
You're all I want in a man
I put my life in your hands
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, I want to cater to you
Baby, I'm happy you're home
Let me hold you in my arms
I just want to take the stress away from you
Making sure that I'm doing my part (oh)
Boy, is there something you need me to do? (Oh-oh)
If you want it (I got it), say the word I (I will try it)
I know whatever I'm not fulfilling (oh)
Another woman is willing (oh)
I'm gon' fulfill you, mind, body and spirit
I promise ya (I promise ya), I'll keep myself up (oh)
Remain the same chick (yeah) you fell in love with (yeah)
I'll keep it tight, I'll keep my figure right
I'll keep my hair fixed, keep rocking the hottest outfits
When you come home late, tap me on my shoulder, I'll roll over
Baby, I heard you, I'm here to serve you (I'm lovin' it, I'm lovin' it)
If it's love you need, to give it is my joy
All I want to do is cater to you, boy
Let me cater to you
'Cause baby, this is your day
Do anything for my man
Baby, you blow me away
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, just let me cater to you
Inspire me from the heart
Can't nothing tear us apart
You're all I want in a man
I put my life in your hands
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, I want to cater to you
I want to give my breath, my strength, my will to you
That's the least I can do, let me cater to you
Through the good (good), the bad (through the bad)
The ups and the downs (ups and downs)
I'll still be here for you, let me cater to you
'Cause you're beautiful (you're beautiful)
I love the way you are (you are)
Fulfill your every desire
Your wish (your wish) is my command (command)
I want to cater to my man
Your heart (your heart)
So pure, your love shines through (shines through)
The darkness, we'll get through (so much)
So much of me is you (me is you)
I want to cater to my man
Let me cater to you
'Cause baby, this is your day
Do anything for my man
Baby, you blow me away
I got your slippers, your dinner (I just wanna serve you, baby)
Your dessert and so much more (anything you ever want, ever need)
Anything you want, just let me cater to you (yeah)
Inspire me from the heart (and I don't care what my mama say)
Can't nothing tear us apart
You're all I want in a man (daddy say, oh, no, no, no)
I put my life in your hands (woo)
I got your slippers, your dinner ('cause that's my man, yeah)
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, I want to cater to you
I want to let you know I'm proud
Let you know that I admire what you do
Don't know if I need to reassure you
My life would be purposeless without you (yeah)
If I want it (you got it) when I ask you (you provide it)
You inspire me to be better
You challenge me for the better
Sit back and let me pour out my love letter
Let me help you
Take off your shoes
Untie your shoestrings
Take off your cufflinks (yeah)
What you want to eat boo? (Yeah)
Let me feed you
Let me run your bathwater
Whatever you desire, I'll supply ya
Sing you a song
Turn the game on
I'll brush your hair
Help you put your durag on
Want a foot rub? (Yeah)
You want a manicure?
Baby, I'm yours I want to cater to you, boy
Let me cater to you
'Cause baby, this is your day
Do anything for my man
Baby, you blow me away
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want just let me cater to you
Inspire me from the heart
Can't nothing tear us apart
You're all I want in a man
I put my life in your hands
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, I want to cater to you
Baby, I'm happy you're home
Let me hold you in my arms
I just want to take the stress away from you
Making sure that I'm doing my part (oh)
Boy, is there something you need me to do? (Oh-oh)
If you want it (I got it), say the word I (I will try it)
I know whatever I'm not fulfilling (oh)
Another woman is willing (oh)
I'm gon' fulfill you, mind, body and spirit
I promise ya (I promise ya), I'll keep myself up (oh)
Remain the same chick (yeah) you fell in love with (yeah)
I'll keep it tight, I'll keep my figure right
I'll keep my hair fixed, keep rocking the hottest outfits
When you come home late, tap me on my shoulder, I'll roll over
Baby, I heard you, I'm here to serve you (I'm lovin' it, I'm lovin' it)
If it's love you need, to give it is my joy
All I want to do is cater to you, boy
Let me cater to you
'Cause baby, this is your day
Do anything for my man
Baby, you blow me away
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, just let me cater to you
Inspire me from the heart
Can't nothing tear us apart
You're all I want in a man
I put my life in your hands
I got your slippers, your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, I want to cater to you
I want to give my breath, my strength, my will to you
That's the least I can do, let me cater to you
Through the good (good), the bad (through the bad)
The ups and the downs (ups and downs)
I'll still be here for you, let me cater to you
'Cause you're beautiful (you're beautiful)
I love the way you are (you are)
Fulfill your every desire
Your wish (your wish) is my command (command)
I want to cater to my man
Your heart (your heart)
So pure, your love shines through (shines through)
The darkness, we'll get through (so much)
So much of me is you (me is you)
I want to cater to my man
Let me cater to you
'Cause baby, this is your day
Do anything for my man
Baby, you blow me away
I got your slippers, your dinner (I just wanna serve you, baby)
Your dessert and so much more (anything you ever want, ever need)
Anything you want, just let me cater to you (yeah)
Inspire me from the heart (and I don't care what my mama say)
Can't nothing tear us apart
You're all I want in a man (daddy say, oh, no, no, no)
I put my life in your hands (woo)
I got your slippers, your dinner ('cause that's my man, yeah)
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, I want to cater to you
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