S.E.X.

Nickelback

"No" is a dirty word ,
Never gonna say it first,
"No" is just a thought that never crosses my mind.
Maybe in the parking lot,
Better bring your friend along,
Better all together than just one at a time.

S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!

I'm loving what you wanna wear,
I wonder what's up under there?
Wonder if I'll ever have it under my tongue?
I love to try to set you free,
I love you all over me.
Love to hear the sound you make the second you're done.

S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!

Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

S is for the simple need.
E is for the ecstasy.
X is just to mark the spot,
Cause that's the one you really want.
(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (yes)
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah!

(Yes) sex is always the answer, it's never a question,
Cause the answer's yes, oh the answer's (Yes).
Not just a suggestion, if you ask the question,
Then it's always yes, yeah, (yes)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah

Yes!


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S.E.X. Lyrics as written by Chad Kroeger

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  • +4
    General Comment

    Don't get me wrong, I like Nickelback, but I believe this song contradicts itself. It seems to confuse itself with the little quote "Sex is not the answer. Sex is the question. Yes is the answer." However, this song states that "sex is always the answer, but never a question, because the answer is yes" well that means that sex and yes are both the answer, and that there is no question. Confused? Deal.

    CovenMasteron March 12, 2009   Link
  • +3
    General Comment

    what would nickelback do if they couldn't have sex anymore....no more inspiration for songs. on account of how much they write about sex, its about time they just made "sex" the name of one of their songs.

    beatingheartsbaby94on October 17, 2009   Link
  • +2
    General Comment

    I find its more like were listening to the words of someone in temptation. they want it, they want it bad. and they believe that its the answer because they want it but at the same time they know they better not give in to temptation. The song doesn't really contradict it's self if you look at it that way:P Maybe he was tempted and made it into a song :O I love Nickleback there awesome.

    ElectiveAmnesiaon January 15, 2010   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    its sounds like he says "S is for the simple need"

    afitch1206on November 16, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    "No is a dirty word Never gonna say it first No it's just a thought that never crosses my mind Maybe in the parking lot Better bring your friend along Better rock together than just one at a time

    S is for the simple needs"

    there ya go fer that part.

    thrwmyhrtawy.on November 26, 2008   Link
  • 0
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    No is a dirty word Never gonna say it first No is just a thought that never crosses my mind Maybe in the parking lot Better bring your friend along Better all together than just one at a time

    I'm loving what you wanna wear I wonder what's up under there Wonder if I'll ever have it under my tongue I'd love to try to set you free All of you all over me. Love to hear th sound you make the second you're done

    thrwmyhrtawy.on November 26, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    "S is for the simple need."

    correct lyrics ^^

    simplety isnt even a word, lol. or if it is, its surely not spelled right.

    I love to try to set you free, I love you all over me. Love to hear the sound you make the second you're done

    wonder what THATS about. XD

    lovemuffinx3on November 29, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    i think this song is promoting abstinence.

    bslayon December 04, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    THIS IS AN AMAZING SONG !!!! i'm excited they are coming to town an i'm going ! :]]

    shayybbyyon January 27, 2009   Link
  • 0
    General Comment

    awesome guitar and good lyrics

    stfuworldon January 30, 2009   Link

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