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.
Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey, uh
Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey, uh
You frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it, hmmm
You keep frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
You blew it
Uh, I know you still think about me
I could tell he knows, he probably saw me
No more dodgin' this shit, the cat and mouse
Findin' love in the shadows, ready to pounce
They yearnin' for my return
Layin' next to him, you daydreamin' of my meat
You remember when I said, "Put it on my face"
Damn girl, when will you learn, there's no escaping me
Passion never dissipates, no soul without your mate, relate
Man I coulda never fathomed
Hate you minglin' with these corny niggas, though I don't care how it happened
It's cool now 'cause I'm home
Sloppiest sex, the best way, we're both givin' dome
Uh-uh, 'til the break of dawn
I gotta, gotta, gotta get you on, on
You know I'm the only one to get you revved up
Spread it open, pound it 'til it's numb, yum
In bed you would play the vision that's too thotty
Like what's on your mind babe?
One blink and you're caught lyin'
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
Yeah, quite like I, quite like I
(Quite like)
"I'm so through with him", she says
"I hate her", he says
The makeup sex is electric
He smiles, her gazes
Her sun on gray weeks
Translates her heartbeat
My legs shake and she says
He grabs the back of her neck
And they have a little mmm
And they have a little mmm
Give a little
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
You frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
Hmmm, hmmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
The curse of once dating an awesome nigga
Can't duck my energy, ever
Such a curse is a curse if you make it so
Which means we in control until forever
So stop wastin' your fuckin' chi
Stop searchin', chasin' your tail
Runnin' in circles to no destination
Remember we once saved each other from hell
I'm never tryna persuade
You gotta figure what you want in you
I been clear, I'm a hell'uva man
Flossin' on, somebody would love to have me too
But you can tell that I'm bored with these hoes
Sex is weak when there isn't a glow
Takes a man longer to see this fact
Women are quicker with this type of shit, we know
Uh, uh, show me the lane dude
I'll be speedin' down that bitch, I'm goin' straight to you
Uh, always knew you still thought about me
Now cut the doubt
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
Yeah, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
(Quite like)
Hey-ey-ey-ey-ey, uh
You frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it, hmmm
You keep frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
You blew it
Uh, I know you still think about me
I could tell he knows, he probably saw me
No more dodgin' this shit, the cat and mouse
Findin' love in the shadows, ready to pounce
They yearnin' for my return
Layin' next to him, you daydreamin' of my meat
You remember when I said, "Put it on my face"
Damn girl, when will you learn, there's no escaping me
Passion never dissipates, no soul without your mate, relate
Man I coulda never fathomed
Hate you minglin' with these corny niggas, though I don't care how it happened
It's cool now 'cause I'm home
Sloppiest sex, the best way, we're both givin' dome
Uh-uh, 'til the break of dawn
I gotta, gotta, gotta get you on, on
You know I'm the only one to get you revved up
Spread it open, pound it 'til it's numb, yum
In bed you would play the vision that's too thotty
Like what's on your mind babe?
One blink and you're caught lyin'
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
Yeah, quite like I, quite like I
(Quite like)
"I'm so through with him", she says
"I hate her", he says
The makeup sex is electric
He smiles, her gazes
Her sun on gray weeks
Translates her heartbeat
My legs shake and she says
He grabs the back of her neck
And they have a little mmm
And they have a little mmm
Give a little
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
You frontin' for that new nigga and, and we know it
Hmmm, hmmm-mmm-mmm-mmm
The curse of once dating an awesome nigga
Can't duck my energy, ever
Such a curse is a curse if you make it so
Which means we in control until forever
So stop wastin' your fuckin' chi
Stop searchin', chasin' your tail
Runnin' in circles to no destination
Remember we once saved each other from hell
I'm never tryna persuade
You gotta figure what you want in you
I been clear, I'm a hell'uva man
Flossin' on, somebody would love to have me too
But you can tell that I'm bored with these hoes
Sex is weak when there isn't a glow
Takes a man longer to see this fact
Women are quicker with this type of shit, we know
Uh, uh, show me the lane dude
I'll be speedin' down that bitch, I'm goin' straight to you
Uh, always knew you still thought about me
Now cut the doubt
Lyin', lyin' entirely to every one
Distant yearnings in bed to cease
Keep lyin', you keep lyin'
Entirely to every one
There isn't another soul who knows your soul
Like I, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
Yeah, quite like I, quite like I, quite like I
(Quite like)
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
Distant Fantasies Lyrics as written by Patrick Reynolds Gerhard Trede
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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