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.
She so sexy, the way she talks, the way she walks
It really drives me crazy, I think I like you girl
Enjoys the moment, and takes her time, and does it right
'Cause she not just the average, I really like you girl
And something about her lips, the way she kiss
The way she walks them heads go
I see her like I should, oh then she'll look, and it's so sweet
It knocks me right up off my feet, now baby, I see her like I should
[Chorus]
Oh, girl I'll never give you up
'Cause ain't no other good enough
And nothing can compare to you
I waited all my life to be with you
Oh, here I stand and when I fall
Only you'll come back for more
Greatest love you'll ever see
And girl your love is good for me
Girl you, got me, thinking, 'bout you, everyday
Men can't believe her now
I wanna say, her touch, her smile, keeps me, livin' right
I gotta say, she's the best for me
(I guess I tried and tried), to hide the way I feel
I can't explain it, can't explain it
It's just too damn good
So I can tell the world, you got my heart
I love your mind design
[Chorus]
Oh, here I stand and when I fall
Only you expect for more
Everything she does is sweet
She knocks me off my feet, oh girl
I'd like to invite Mr. Steve Wonder, to my album
Come on Stevie. (Harmonica Solo)
[Chorus]
Oh, girl I'll never give you up
'Cause ain't no other good enough
And nothing can compare to you
I waited all my life to be with you
Oh, here I stand and when I fall
Only you expect for more
Your love is so unique
It knocks me off my feet
Your love is so damn divine
You're always on my mind
It really drives me crazy, I think I like you girl
Enjoys the moment, and takes her time, and does it right
'Cause she not just the average, I really like you girl
And something about her lips, the way she kiss
The way she walks them heads go
I see her like I should, oh then she'll look, and it's so sweet
It knocks me right up off my feet, now baby, I see her like I should
[Chorus]
Oh, girl I'll never give you up
'Cause ain't no other good enough
And nothing can compare to you
I waited all my life to be with you
Oh, here I stand and when I fall
Only you'll come back for more
Greatest love you'll ever see
And girl your love is good for me
Girl you, got me, thinking, 'bout you, everyday
Men can't believe her now
I wanna say, her touch, her smile, keeps me, livin' right
I gotta say, she's the best for me
(I guess I tried and tried), to hide the way I feel
I can't explain it, can't explain it
It's just too damn good
So I can tell the world, you got my heart
I love your mind design
[Chorus]
Oh, here I stand and when I fall
Only you expect for more
Everything she does is sweet
She knocks me off my feet, oh girl
I'd like to invite Mr. Steve Wonder, to my album
Come on Stevie. (Harmonica Solo)
[Chorus]
Oh, girl I'll never give you up
'Cause ain't no other good enough
And nothing can compare to you
I waited all my life to be with you
Oh, here I stand and when I fall
Only you expect for more
Your love is so unique
It knocks me off my feet
Your love is so damn divine
You're always on my mind
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Never Give You Up Lyrics as written by Raphael Saadiq Charles Larry Jr. Hilton
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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