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.
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Yeah yeah yeah
Naughty up in here
(That's why I love you baby)
Time to bring the ruckus with rap
From the beginning till we're out
(That's why I love you baby)
Introducing Miss Thing Monica
That's right representing A-T-L to Illtown
(That's why I love you baby)
Everybody get up out of your seats and fix your body
For ain't nobody
(That's why I love you baby)
It goes like this!
You've been more than good to me
Give me all that I could need
There's a little thing you do,baby
Never fight in front of your friends
Take me ridin' in your Benz
Spending time,let me know that I'm on your mind,baby
Because every time I say "I love you" it's with a pride
And every time I say "I need you" it's from inside
Because my heart is forever,the things you do
You do just for me,that's why I love you baby
[Chorus]
Ain't nobody gonna love you like I do
Ain't nobody gonna treat you the way I treat you
(That's why I love you baby)
Ain't nobody ever loved me like you do
Ain't nobody to compare to you
That's why I love you baby
You think your lucky caught a quicky in a nap
A hicky on your lap
That's the payback for the scratches you left on my back
You wouldn't need a toy-friend with a boyfriend
Or somethin' proper if you slept under the thunder
Keep my number I heard your next best is now ya next ex
'Cause in the middle what a best sex you yelled "Treach"
An' I ain't mad at'cha yet
What'cha pimp daddy don't know won't hurt him.
Who loves ya best?
Treat me like your young lady
Special things you say to me
Feels so good to be with you my baby
Doesn't matter what they think
'Cause I'm gonna be here anyway
There's no need to feel ashamed because you're on my mind
And every time I say "I love you" it's with a pride
And every time I say "I need you" it's from inside
Because my heart is forever,the things you do
You do just for me,that's why I love you baby
[Chorus: x2]
That's why I love you baby
I kinda want to turn ya Poverty to Paradise
You say ya lonely,keep ya head up,honey where ya eyes?
We can keep it on a low-down-down,I don't go down,I throw down
He threw your clothes over the Rover,so where you gonna go now?
Remember when I was like "Who you?",now you my boo-boo
He be braggin' how he do you,so who you think he true to?
Sue-Sue and you to,huh,Chi-Chi and Gigi
Tellin' you he need you plus his baby momma need me
But I'm gonna get between the love of this,I'll let him my keys
Cry in my arms so you cry no more at last
Feed ya body,I'll drive ya rush Audi
So trust me hottie like there ain't nobody
(That's why I love you baby)
[Chorus]
Yeah yeah yeah
Naughty up in here
(That's why I love you baby)
Time to bring the ruckus with rap
From the beginning till we're out
(That's why I love you baby)
Introducing Miss Thing Monica
That's right representing A-T-L to Illtown
(That's why I love you baby)
Everybody get up out of your seats and fix your body
For ain't nobody
(That's why I love you baby)
It goes like this!
You've been more than good to me
Give me all that I could need
There's a little thing you do,baby
Never fight in front of your friends
Take me ridin' in your Benz
Spending time,let me know that I'm on your mind,baby
Because every time I say "I love you" it's with a pride
And every time I say "I need you" it's from inside
Because my heart is forever,the things you do
You do just for me,that's why I love you baby
[Chorus]
Ain't nobody gonna love you like I do
Ain't nobody gonna treat you the way I treat you
(That's why I love you baby)
Ain't nobody ever loved me like you do
Ain't nobody to compare to you
That's why I love you baby
You think your lucky caught a quicky in a nap
A hicky on your lap
That's the payback for the scratches you left on my back
You wouldn't need a toy-friend with a boyfriend
Or somethin' proper if you slept under the thunder
Keep my number I heard your next best is now ya next ex
'Cause in the middle what a best sex you yelled "Treach"
An' I ain't mad at'cha yet
What'cha pimp daddy don't know won't hurt him.
Who loves ya best?
Treat me like your young lady
Special things you say to me
Feels so good to be with you my baby
Doesn't matter what they think
'Cause I'm gonna be here anyway
There's no need to feel ashamed because you're on my mind
And every time I say "I love you" it's with a pride
And every time I say "I need you" it's from inside
Because my heart is forever,the things you do
You do just for me,that's why I love you baby
[Chorus: x2]
That's why I love you baby
I kinda want to turn ya Poverty to Paradise
You say ya lonely,keep ya head up,honey where ya eyes?
We can keep it on a low-down-down,I don't go down,I throw down
He threw your clothes over the Rover,so where you gonna go now?
Remember when I was like "Who you?",now you my boo-boo
He be braggin' how he do you,so who you think he true to?
Sue-Sue and you to,huh,Chi-Chi and Gigi
Tellin' you he need you plus his baby momma need me
But I'm gonna get between the love of this,I'll let him my keys
Cry in my arms so you cry no more at last
Feed ya body,I'll drive ya rush Audi
So trust me hottie like there ain't nobody
(That's why I love you baby)
[Chorus]
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