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.
I’m an old time player from Bergen County
Playing show pimpin hos making easy money
Cruisin round the ghetto in my ford
Blasting the latest parliament record
Check out the backseat got a treat
Some damsels in distress that I’d like you to meet
I’m the business man the guys all wanna know
Hurry up yo pick a ho
You say you’ve got it made
I say you don’t
If you wanna have a really good night on the town
Without an escort I know you won’t
So sit down here
And grab a beer
We’ll talk one honey or two
In the end the decision is yours to make
Because tonight it’s all about you
Once met a guy that broke his neck
Never treated my girls with any respect
Called me a hypocrite when I beat this honey
It’s not my fault
The bitch owed me money
Some people say this song is really mean
I say I’m just blowing off a little steam
Listen up and show some respect
Or else your head will no longer be attached to your neck
Crusin around in my old lincoln
Maxing relaxing chilling just pimpin
You say I’m no pimp a big loser
I say you’re a drunk
A big booser
Losing my mind bit by bit
My love’s like an oven
So use a mitt
Sit down here and sit for a while
Right down here with the pimp with style
Listen up now I’ll tell you what to do
If I wanted your opinion
I’ll give it to you
Playing show pimpin hos making easy money
Cruisin round the ghetto in my ford
Blasting the latest parliament record
Check out the backseat got a treat
Some damsels in distress that I’d like you to meet
I’m the business man the guys all wanna know
Hurry up yo pick a ho
You say you’ve got it made
I say you don’t
If you wanna have a really good night on the town
Without an escort I know you won’t
So sit down here
And grab a beer
We’ll talk one honey or two
In the end the decision is yours to make
Because tonight it’s all about you
Once met a guy that broke his neck
Never treated my girls with any respect
Called me a hypocrite when I beat this honey
It’s not my fault
The bitch owed me money
Some people say this song is really mean
I say I’m just blowing off a little steam
Listen up and show some respect
Or else your head will no longer be attached to your neck
Crusin around in my old lincoln
Maxing relaxing chilling just pimpin
You say I’m no pimp a big loser
I say you’re a drunk
A big booser
Losing my mind bit by bit
My love’s like an oven
So use a mitt
Sit down here and sit for a while
Right down here with the pimp with style
Listen up now I’ll tell you what to do
If I wanted your opinion
I’ll give it to you
Lyrics submitted by punkrocksyourmom
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