Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I like you when
When you take off your face
Put away all your teeth
And take us way underneath
Cause you could die if you take it alone
I watch you taste it
I see your face
And I know I'm alive
You're shooting stars
From the barrel of your eyes
It drives me crazy
Just drives me wild
I kinda like you when
When you make up the real
Take the phone in your room
Stop the tape always soon
Well you could try if you think it will load
I watch you taste it
I see your face
And I know I'm alive
You're shooting stars
From the barrel of your eyes
It drives me crazy
It drives me wild
Every time
Every time you try
Why
It's a beautiful ride
Why
It's a beautiful ride
I watch you taste it
I see your face
And I know I'm alive
Your shooting stars
From the bottom of your eyes
It drives me crazy
Just drives me wild
When you take off your face
Put away all your teeth
And take us way underneath
Cause you could die if you take it alone
I watch you taste it
I see your face
And I know I'm alive
You're shooting stars
From the barrel of your eyes
It drives me crazy
Just drives me wild
I kinda like you when
When you make up the real
Take the phone in your room
Stop the tape always soon
Well you could try if you think it will load
I watch you taste it
I see your face
And I know I'm alive
You're shooting stars
From the barrel of your eyes
It drives me crazy
It drives me wild
Every time
Every time you try
Why
It's a beautiful ride
Why
It's a beautiful ride
I watch you taste it
I see your face
And I know I'm alive
Your shooting stars
From the bottom of your eyes
It drives me crazy
Just drives me wild
Lyrics submitted by quleid, edited by beautyschool
Beauty School Lyrics as written by Abran Cunningham Abe Cunningham
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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christ! why does EVERY song that halfway mentions affection, closeness, or emotion of any sort HAVE to be some lame ass [LoVe] song about a guy getting sprung over some slut? it could very well be about anyone, guy or girl who Chino is close to. "i like you when you take your face off" is him talking about how he admires and respects the person for who they really are personally rather than the face they wear in front of others. you could take the "you could die if you do this alone" as a means of him saying he/she should never feel alone or isolated from his/her close friends. that even in the bleakest of circumstances he/she has people to rely on. I watch you taste it "I see your face, And I know I’m alive. You’re shooting stars. From the barrel of your eyes. And It drives me crazy, just drives me wild". could mean anything from him saying he appreciates the lust for life someone has, how their personality and desire to live inspires him to do the same, and how that person makes him impassioned at the fact he's alive. WHERE exactly is he writing "oh baby girl, you're my one and only, i [LoVe] you so much, blah blah something that ryhmes with heart and apart.
some of you guys REALLY need to quit wading on the surface and trying to equate EVERY song you hear as some lame ass romance tune. there are far more targets and topics in the world than hearts, Cupid, and "relationshits"(no typo) people.