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.
Gimme some rhythm baby
Gimme some rhythm baby
I'll take you out on the town
I'll spin you around
Gimme some rhythm baby
Gimme some rhythm daddy
I don't wanna chit chit chatty
I just wanna dance
And a little romance
Gimme some rhythm daddy
When we head out on the dance floor
I ain't really askin' for a lot
What more could I cry for
Show me all the rhythm that you got
Man!
Gimme some rhythm baby, come on
Gimme some rhythm daddy (Woo)
My heart starts singin'
And my feet do the swingin'
Gimme some rhythm daddy (Woo)
I don't want no mashed potato
I don't want an alligator
Just give me a while with a crocodile
Gimme some rhythm daddy
Rutabagas and tomatoes (What?)
Famous Idaho potatoes (Mm)
Smoke collared greens
And lima beans
Gimme some rhythm baby
With our GPS to guide us
We can find an internet cafe
We can share a little latte
With soy milk please
Because I'm lactose intolerant
Broadway and Radio City
Central Park is lookin'
Mighty pretty
We're stayin' up late
In the Empire State
Gimme some rhythm daddy (Baby)
I don't need a fortune teller (Uh-huh)
To tell me you're a real swell fella (I am)
Dancin' round and round
To a big band sound
Smoke collared greens
And lima beans
Hang a little while
With a crocodile (With who?)
I need a little lift (Uh-huh)
If you catch my drift
We're stayin' up late
In the Empire State
Gimme some rhythm daddy
Gimme some rhythm baby
I'll take you out on the town
I'll spin you around
Gimme some rhythm baby
Gimme some rhythm daddy
I don't wanna chit chit chatty
I just wanna dance
And a little romance
Gimme some rhythm daddy
When we head out on the dance floor
I ain't really askin' for a lot
What more could I cry for
Show me all the rhythm that you got
Man!
Gimme some rhythm baby, come on
Gimme some rhythm daddy (Woo)
My heart starts singin'
And my feet do the swingin'
Gimme some rhythm daddy (Woo)
I don't want no mashed potato
I don't want an alligator
Just give me a while with a crocodile
Gimme some rhythm daddy
Rutabagas and tomatoes (What?)
Famous Idaho potatoes (Mm)
Smoke collared greens
And lima beans
Gimme some rhythm baby
With our GPS to guide us
We can find an internet cafe
We can share a little latte
With soy milk please
Because I'm lactose intolerant
Broadway and Radio City
Central Park is lookin'
Mighty pretty
We're stayin' up late
In the Empire State
Gimme some rhythm daddy (Baby)
I don't need a fortune teller (Uh-huh)
To tell me you're a real swell fella (I am)
Dancin' round and round
To a big band sound
Smoke collared greens
And lima beans
Hang a little while
With a crocodile (With who?)
I need a little lift (Uh-huh)
If you catch my drift
We're stayin' up late
In the Empire State
Gimme some rhythm daddy
Lyrics submitted by verevoof
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