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.
We’re best friends
We hold hands
We’re in love
You’re my man
Darling no
That’s not me
I’m a ghost
In the sheets
Well is there something that you like about her
Yes
I like the way that her body bends in half
And is there something that you love about her
No
There ain’t a woman in this world I won’t let go
Come on baby
We get along
Please don’t you spoil it
Don’t steer us wrong
Lets get together
And get it on
Lets get those clothes off
Before I’m gone
You talk about like you own me baby
That’s not fair
I told you that I had somebody else
You did not care
And now you’re talking on the phone
You’re tellin’ all of your friends
We love each other (x8)
Well is there something that you wanted from her
Yes
I want her legs, her body, and her cash
And is there something that you needed from her
No
And if she’s playing hard to get
I’m out the door
Oh no baby
Don’t say it’s true
Please say you love me
Like I love you
Come on baby
We get along
One week of danger
‘s not very long
Lets get together
And get it on
Let’s get those clothes off
Before I’m gone
You talk about like you own me baby
That’s not fair
I told you that I had somebody else
You did not care
And now you want to make me out to be some kind of square
And now you’re talking on the telephone
You’re tellin’ all of your friends
We love each other (x8)
We love each other (x9)
We hold hands
We’re in love
You’re my man
Darling no
That’s not me
I’m a ghost
In the sheets
Well is there something that you like about her
Yes
I like the way that her body bends in half
And is there something that you love about her
No
There ain’t a woman in this world I won’t let go
Come on baby
We get along
Please don’t you spoil it
Don’t steer us wrong
Lets get together
And get it on
Lets get those clothes off
Before I’m gone
You talk about like you own me baby
That’s not fair
I told you that I had somebody else
You did not care
And now you’re talking on the phone
You’re tellin’ all of your friends
We love each other (x8)
Well is there something that you wanted from her
Yes
I want her legs, her body, and her cash
And is there something that you needed from her
No
And if she’s playing hard to get
I’m out the door
Oh no baby
Don’t say it’s true
Please say you love me
Like I love you
Come on baby
We get along
One week of danger
‘s not very long
Lets get together
And get it on
Let’s get those clothes off
Before I’m gone
You talk about like you own me baby
That’s not fair
I told you that I had somebody else
You did not care
And now you want to make me out to be some kind of square
And now you’re talking on the telephone
You’re tellin’ all of your friends
We love each other (x8)
We love each other (x9)
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I always thought it was calves instead of cash lol
The lyrics explain themselves, really.
This is such a sexy, sexy song.
I love it.
I love The Virgins.
i like how he does 2 voices one for the girl and one for him. i mean does this song need an explanation? girl wants relationship but the guy wants a good fuck.
am i allowed to say that?
@katievanish :)
too sexy. this song makes me want to romp. the virgin's whole demo does but, this song especially.
probably my favorite virgins song!
Guys like this are gross and the girls who give in to them are ho's!(IMO) However..... I love this song it's a really great, fun tune! I'll admit it is a little sexy in a trashy type way...
@Udaho dont be so judgemental not everyone is a 1 lover type person
I also love how he sings the girl part in a high voice and the guys part in a low voice.
Basically it's how the girl thinks it's the perfect relationship and she's telling all her friends and blahblahblah.
And the guy is like, NONONO I just want you for the sex. Nothing more. Stop making it out to be like it's something when it's not.
It's self explanitory.
the lead singer has such a sexy voice.
this is currently my favourite song. great music & great lyrics. what more could i ask for ?
i looove this song! it really is such a sexy song.. and i love how they incorporate the girls POV and the guys POV.. love, love, looove it!
i first heard it on gossip girl, and i was like 'omg i have to know what the name of that song is!' =)
much love for the virgins!
"I'm a ghost in the sheets", pre'much the most amazing lyric ever. this song is so good..