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.
You make me feel like I'm losing my virginity
The first time, every time when you touchin' me
I make you bloom like the flower that you never seen
Under the sun we are one buzzin' energy
Let's pollinate to create a family tree
This evolution with you comes naturally
Some call it science (science)
We call it chemistry
This is the story of the birds and the bees
Even the seasons change
Our love still stays the same
You give me that
Hummingbird heartbeat
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
I've flown a million miles, just to find a magic seed
A white flower, with the power to bring life to me
You're so exotic, get my whole body fluttering
Constantly craving for a taste of your sticky sweet
Always on the brink of a heart attack
You gave me alive and keep me coming back
I see the sun rise in your eyes, your eyes
We've got a future full of blue skies, blue skies
Even when seasons change
I'm still stay the same
You give me that
Hummingbird heartbeat
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the Hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
You love me, you love me never love me not (no, no)
Not (no, no) oh no
When we're in perfect harmony
You make me sound like, like a symphony
Oh your wings could make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh, spread my wings and make me fly (fly)
The taste of your honey is so sweet (oh)
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat (hey)
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat (hey yeah)
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat (hey, hey yeah)
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
The first time, every time when you touchin' me
I make you bloom like the flower that you never seen
Under the sun we are one buzzin' energy
Let's pollinate to create a family tree
This evolution with you comes naturally
Some call it science (science)
We call it chemistry
This is the story of the birds and the bees
Even the seasons change
Our love still stays the same
You give me that
Hummingbird heartbeat
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
I've flown a million miles, just to find a magic seed
A white flower, with the power to bring life to me
You're so exotic, get my whole body fluttering
Constantly craving for a taste of your sticky sweet
Always on the brink of a heart attack
You gave me alive and keep me coming back
I see the sun rise in your eyes, your eyes
We've got a future full of blue skies, blue skies
Even when seasons change
I'm still stay the same
You give me that
Hummingbird heartbeat
Spread my wings and make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the Hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
You love me, you love me never love me not (no, no)
Not (no, no) oh no
When we're in perfect harmony
You make me sound like, like a symphony
Oh your wings could make me fly
The taste of your honey is so sweet
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Oh, spread my wings and make me fly (fly)
The taste of your honey is so sweet (oh)
When you give me the hummingbird heartbeat
Hummingbird heartbeat
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat (hey)
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat (hey yeah)
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat (hey, hey yeah)
Ah, ah, hummingbird heartbeat
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
Hummingbird Heartbeat Lyrics as written by Christopher Stewart Katy Perry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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