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.
[Chorus]
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
When I first met you
You was living in your day-room
You was wrenching chachos
You was livin' on voodoo
Yes you was try'na hex me
All tellin' me I'm sexy
Yes always try'na text me
Or dance next to me
Singin' listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you
Right
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Don't be scared to fall in love cause you don't like heights
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
So laying in my bedroom
All talking bout some boom boom
But you really shouldn't assume
Cause my mans coming home soon
You try'na have a rival
Best stickin' to your survival
Ain't try'na be libel
I swear it on the bible
I swear it on the bible
[Chorus]
Don't be scared to fall in love cause you don't like
Heights
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Alright hello?
Hello this is your body
(Well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
Alright hello?
Hello this is your body
(Well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
Alright hello?
Hello this is your body
(well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
Alright hello?
Hello this your body
(Well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
[Chorus]
Don't be scared to fall in love cause you don't like heights
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
When I first met you
You was living in your day-room
You was wrenching chachos
You was livin' on voodoo
Yes you was try'na hex me
All tellin' me I'm sexy
Yes always try'na text me
Or dance next to me
Singin' listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you
Right
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Don't be scared to fall in love cause you don't like heights
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
So laying in my bedroom
All talking bout some boom boom
But you really shouldn't assume
Cause my mans coming home soon
You try'na have a rival
Best stickin' to your survival
Ain't try'na be libel
I swear it on the bible
I swear it on the bible
[Chorus]
Don't be scared to fall in love cause you don't like
Heights
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Alright hello?
Hello this is your body
(Well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
Alright hello?
Hello this is your body
(Well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
Alright hello?
Hello this is your body
(well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
Alright hello?
Hello this your body
(Well do you want my body)
I want to feel somebody on me
[Chorus]
Don't be scared to fall in love cause you don't like heights
Listen to your body tonight its gonna treat you right
Lyrics submitted by BambooBanga
Listen to Your Body Tonight Lyrics as written by Dawn Watley Ali Youngblood
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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This song is pretty obvious. I think it's a very sexy song... it makes me wanna touch myself hehe just kidding.
It's about following your instincts more than your mind or your heart.
This song single-handedly made me want to go and see them, when I heard it on the radio. I liked their singles, but this song I uber-love. You're right, JOJ, this song is the sex, I only wish there was more of the verses and less chorus. They're the best bits. Can't wait to them live!!!!!!!!!!
Agree with JOJ and polkadot...I love the chorus of this sing though, " Dont be scared to fall in love 'cus you dont like heights " Classic! xD
when i first heard the 'alright hello?...hello, this is your body' lines i cracked up. lolll i love it. this is such a feel good song.
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