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.
(DJ can you play it as a favor for me?)
[scratch]
(DJ can you play it as a favor for me?)
[scratch]
DJ can you play it as a favor for me
You know the joint that she shorty's keep talkin' about
DJ can you play it as a favor for me
You know the joint that makes 'em get down, get down
Take those
New records off the shelf
'Cause I ain't dancin' by myself
And you're the only one who can help
uh huh
Saw this hunnie come through the back door
And I need to get her out on the floor
So get up on to your feet
By breakin you off a drink
'Cause you know what I came here for..
[Chorus]
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that she shortys keep talkin about
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that makes 'em get down, get down
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that she shortys keep talkin about
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that makes 'em get down, get down
I love
Rockin, rockin
Hip hop with rock n roll
Mix it with a lil rhythm and soul
And you know that we'll be good to go
Uh huh
I think it's time for the place to get hot
So DJ make the beat drop
You better raise up your glass
And start shakin yo (ahh)
'Cause the party ain't about to stop
[chorus]
I'm a put another dime up in the jukebox
Let the music play all night long
Giving you a taste of southern comfort
Wrapped up in a love song
Record man can we do it again?
Press rewind before the joint ends
'Cause I'm about to pull a round up of seats
And I won't be ........... stand the heat
ohhhhh
[Bridge]
Burnin up, burnin up
The dance floor's burnin up
Burnin up, burnin up
The joint's like burnin up
Burnin up, burnin up
The dance floor's burnin up
Burnin up, burnin up
The joint's like burnin up
[Chorus]
[scratch]
(DJ can you play it as a favor for me?)
[scratch]
DJ can you play it as a favor for me
You know the joint that she shorty's keep talkin' about
DJ can you play it as a favor for me
You know the joint that makes 'em get down, get down
Take those
New records off the shelf
'Cause I ain't dancin' by myself
And you're the only one who can help
uh huh
Saw this hunnie come through the back door
And I need to get her out on the floor
So get up on to your feet
By breakin you off a drink
'Cause you know what I came here for..
[Chorus]
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that she shortys keep talkin about
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that makes 'em get down, get down
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that she shortys keep talkin about
DJ can you play it as a favour for me
You know the joint that makes 'em get down, get down
I love
Rockin, rockin
Hip hop with rock n roll
Mix it with a lil rhythm and soul
And you know that we'll be good to go
Uh huh
I think it's time for the place to get hot
So DJ make the beat drop
You better raise up your glass
And start shakin yo (ahh)
'Cause the party ain't about to stop
[chorus]
I'm a put another dime up in the jukebox
Let the music play all night long
Giving you a taste of southern comfort
Wrapped up in a love song
Record man can we do it again?
Press rewind before the joint ends
'Cause I'm about to pull a round up of seats
And I won't be ........... stand the heat
ohhhhh
[Bridge]
Burnin up, burnin up
The dance floor's burnin up
Burnin up, burnin up
The joint's like burnin up
Burnin up, burnin up
The dance floor's burnin up
Burnin up, burnin up
The joint's like burnin up
[Chorus]
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