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 like the way you keep it from me, woah
I like the way you move in front of me, yeah
It's just enough contact to make me come back
So many other girls just make my mind slack and
I like the way you give it to me, yeah
You're in front, I'm behind walking down the corridor
The way you movin' yourself it makes me want you more
I like the way you keep it from me, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I like the way you keep it from me, woah
I like the way you move in front of me, yeah
It's just enough contact to make me come back,
So many other girls, just make my mind slack and
I like the way you give it to me, yeah
Tight jeans and the seams snake around your body tight
The way they hug, the way they slip, the way they fit you right.
I like the way you keep it from me, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Just not enough contact to make my mind slack)
Can we rock steady?
(So many other girls just make my mind slack)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My rods and cones have a mind of their own
They keep on staring at you, I want to get you alone
You got that sun dress, mesh dress, thats the best
With the flower two-piece, and the so fresh
I get a head of these when you're in the vicinity
I can not stop but think about infinity
I get through your que with vernacular
Spit your mind, its fine, find the time spectacular
I asked her if she would come away with me
She said 'Are you crazy?'
I said 'I must be'
Now you know
Now we both know,
I guess you're right,
We should just move it slow
I was hooked on a feeling
You were so right to put on the brakes
That's how I know you've got what it takes
I like the way you keep it from me, woah
I like the way you move in front of me, yeah
It's just enough contact to make me come back,
So many other girls, just make my mind slack and
I like the way you give it to me, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
(Just enough contact to make me come back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
(So many other girls just make my mind slack)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
(Just enough contact to make me come back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
(So many other girls just make my mind slack)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I like the way you move in front of me, yeah
It's just enough contact to make me come back
So many other girls just make my mind slack and
I like the way you give it to me, yeah
You're in front, I'm behind walking down the corridor
The way you movin' yourself it makes me want you more
I like the way you keep it from me, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I like the way you keep it from me, woah
I like the way you move in front of me, yeah
It's just enough contact to make me come back,
So many other girls, just make my mind slack and
I like the way you give it to me, yeah
Tight jeans and the seams snake around your body tight
The way they hug, the way they slip, the way they fit you right.
I like the way you keep it from me, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Just not enough contact to make my mind slack)
Can we rock steady?
(So many other girls just make my mind slack)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
My rods and cones have a mind of their own
They keep on staring at you, I want to get you alone
You got that sun dress, mesh dress, thats the best
With the flower two-piece, and the so fresh
I get a head of these when you're in the vicinity
I can not stop but think about infinity
I get through your que with vernacular
Spit your mind, its fine, find the time spectacular
I asked her if she would come away with me
She said 'Are you crazy?'
I said 'I must be'
Now you know
Now we both know,
I guess you're right,
We should just move it slow
I was hooked on a feeling
You were so right to put on the brakes
That's how I know you've got what it takes
I like the way you keep it from me, woah
I like the way you move in front of me, yeah
It's just enough contact to make me come back,
So many other girls, just make my mind slack and
I like the way you give it to me, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
(Just enough contact to make me come back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
(So many other girls just make my mind slack)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Baby, are we ready?
(Just enough contact to make me come back)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Can we rock steady?
(So many other girls just make my mind slack)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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mallorypmm you got it right! hahaha well i am dating a girl right now and this song fits right!!! it encourages me every time i listen to it, specially on this part: "I guess you're right we should just move it slow I was hooked on a feeling You were so right to put on the brakes That's how I know you got what it takes"
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