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 know your girlfriend hates me
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
I don't mind
If it's the cold and sadistic you like
But now I'm thinking
Who's wearing your trousers now
She's no good
Oh stop pretending she's misunderstood
I heard her saying it's either me or her
Smell the coffee, boy, and open your eyes
Life's too long for you to get it wrong
I know your girlfriend hates me
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
Oh, poor you
With all your lockets that have broken in two
Does she get a little excited, don't hide it
I heard her screaming in the dead of the night
Life's too long for you to get it wrong
I know your girlfriend hates me
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
Ringy dingy ding ding ding ding
Ringy dingy ding ding
Ringy dingy ding-a ding ding ding
Ringy dingy ding ding
Girlfriend wants to see who's calling
Freaking out, your phone keeps going
Ringy dingy ding ding ding ding
Ringy dingy ding ding
Life's too long
I know your girlfriend hates me
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
I don't mind
If it's the cold and sadistic you like
But now I'm thinking
Who's wearing your trousers now
She's no good
Oh stop pretending she's misunderstood
I heard her saying it's either me or her
Smell the coffee, boy, and open your eyes
Life's too long for you to get it wrong
I know your girlfriend hates me
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
Oh, poor you
With all your lockets that have broken in two
Does she get a little excited, don't hide it
I heard her screaming in the dead of the night
Life's too long for you to get it wrong
I know your girlfriend hates me
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
Ringy dingy ding ding ding ding
Ringy dingy ding ding
Ringy dingy ding-a ding ding ding
Ringy dingy ding ding
Girlfriend wants to see who's calling
Freaking out, your phone keeps going
Ringy dingy ding ding ding ding
Ringy dingy ding ding
Life's too long
I know your girlfriend hates me
I see it in her eyes
The way she looks right on me
It opens up in time
I know your girlfriend hates me
See you know it's true
The way she hangs upon you
And watches every move, come on
Girl you think you're something
But have I got news for you (who)
Lyrics submitted by Cerulean_Blu, edited by zachten, cioran
I Know Ur Girlfriend Hates Me Lyrics as written by Hannah Robinson Richard John Phillips
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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