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've heard it said my lovers look alike
Could it be that I was looking for you
They were cool but something wasn't right
They had me fooled for a minute and then I saw the truth
None of them got what it takes
To be a future baby mama
Gotta bend in the wind, but don't break
To keep your man
Show me one of them and I'll make her mine
With no more drama
Future baby mama
I've heard it said that I won't treat you right
(U know that ain't right babe)
But they ain't sure because they don't know nothing about you
(U know what you want baby)
You're too secure to ever want to fuss and fight
(That's right)
That's why your man never ever got a reason to doubt you
Yeah I know you might be fine but I've seen it all before
Cinderella was a waste of time and oops she's out the door
To build a house together the thing that matters more
Is under the floor
A strong foundation that last forever more
I want to make you happy, baby
(Oh yes)
Happier than happy itself
(Oh yes)
You know what?
If you'll ever need a hand, call me I'll help
Because I got you, anywhere you wanna go, uh
(Oh yes)
Paris, London, Africa, San Lucas Mexico, you see
I know what you want
What every good woman wants
A man so in love with you
He can't help but to flaunt you
Deep down I know what you want
You want your girlfriends to hate you
Because they can't get your man
Could it be that I was looking for you
They were cool but something wasn't right
They had me fooled for a minute and then I saw the truth
None of them got what it takes
To be a future baby mama
Gotta bend in the wind, but don't break
To keep your man
Show me one of them and I'll make her mine
With no more drama
Future baby mama
I've heard it said that I won't treat you right
(U know that ain't right babe)
But they ain't sure because they don't know nothing about you
(U know what you want baby)
You're too secure to ever want to fuss and fight
(That's right)
That's why your man never ever got a reason to doubt you
Yeah I know you might be fine but I've seen it all before
Cinderella was a waste of time and oops she's out the door
To build a house together the thing that matters more
Is under the floor
A strong foundation that last forever more
I want to make you happy, baby
(Oh yes)
Happier than happy itself
(Oh yes)
You know what?
If you'll ever need a hand, call me I'll help
Because I got you, anywhere you wanna go, uh
(Oh yes)
Paris, London, Africa, San Lucas Mexico, you see
I know what you want
What every good woman wants
A man so in love with you
He can't help but to flaunt you
Deep down I know what you want
You want your girlfriends to hate you
Because they can't get your man
Lyrics submitted by MyCherryMoon
Future Baby Mama Lyrics as written by Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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Seems like he's poking fun at himself, (or his reputation, at least) just a little bit, especially the first line of each verse lol. People do say all his girlfriends look the same, and he did seem to get....um....bored very quickly with his women lol.
But overall, I think the song is about him wanting a steady, real relationship with a woman that's based on more than looks and sex or whatever.
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