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.
in a house by the tracks
I want, i want you back
in a dress that's faded black
i want you back, i want you back
all the ways my mother taught me how
i want, i want you now
in any place you'll allow
i want you now, i want you now
it's never very hard stayin' true
when i'm stayin' true to you
and your kisses are all i think about
The proof is in your moves and your grooves
and the little things you do
and the silly things you laugh about
i called, you came
i called, you came
it seems to be our only way
i'll be dreamin' of the kissin'
that i'm missin'
truly wishin' that you listen
when i sweetly ask you to
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
aaaah!
all the ways you never ever had
i want, i want you bad
you know i'll never make you sad
i want you bad, i want you bad
as if i never said the words
i want, i want you first
only thing that can quench my thirst
i want you first, i want you first
it's never very hard stayin' true
when i'm stayin' true to you
and your kisses are all i think about
The proof is in your moves and your grooves
and the little things you do
and the silly things you laugh about
i called, you came
i called, you came
it seems to be our only way
i'll be dreamin' of the kissin'
that i'm missin'
truly wishin' that you listen
when i sweetly ask you to
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
aaaah!
in a house by the tracks
I want, i want you back
in the dress that's faded black
i want you back, i want you back
all the ways my mother taught me how
i want, i want you now
in any place you'll allow
i want you now, i want you now
it's never very hard stayin' true
when i'm stayin' true to you
or your kisses that i think about
your purpose and your moves and your grooves
and the little things you do
and the silly things you love about
i called, you came
i called, you came
it seems to be the only way
i'll be dreamin' of the kissin'
that i'm missin'
truly wishin' that you listen
when i simply say to you
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
raow!
I want, i want you back
in a dress that's faded black
i want you back, i want you back
all the ways my mother taught me how
i want, i want you now
in any place you'll allow
i want you now, i want you now
it's never very hard stayin' true
when i'm stayin' true to you
and your kisses are all i think about
The proof is in your moves and your grooves
and the little things you do
and the silly things you laugh about
i called, you came
i called, you came
it seems to be our only way
i'll be dreamin' of the kissin'
that i'm missin'
truly wishin' that you listen
when i sweetly ask you to
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
aaaah!
all the ways you never ever had
i want, i want you bad
you know i'll never make you sad
i want you bad, i want you bad
as if i never said the words
i want, i want you first
only thing that can quench my thirst
i want you first, i want you first
it's never very hard stayin' true
when i'm stayin' true to you
and your kisses are all i think about
The proof is in your moves and your grooves
and the little things you do
and the silly things you laugh about
i called, you came
i called, you came
it seems to be our only way
i'll be dreamin' of the kissin'
that i'm missin'
truly wishin' that you listen
when i sweetly ask you to
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
aaaah!
in a house by the tracks
I want, i want you back
in the dress that's faded black
i want you back, i want you back
all the ways my mother taught me how
i want, i want you now
in any place you'll allow
i want you now, i want you now
it's never very hard stayin' true
when i'm stayin' true to you
or your kisses that i think about
your purpose and your moves and your grooves
and the little things you do
and the silly things you love about
i called, you came
i called, you came
it seems to be the only way
i'll be dreamin' of the kissin'
that i'm missin'
truly wishin' that you listen
when i simply say to you
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
strip tease for me, baby
raow!
Lyrics submitted by zekey baby
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