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.
What do you say when you're too fucked up
What's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
Baby what you say when you bust a nut
LL Cool J needed love like dirt nasty needs some drugs
Like my baby dick needs a tug like right now
So hop that ass in the bath tub
What do I do when I'm too fucked up
Can't keep it up cuz her boob job sucks
What do she do when I whip it out
Close her eyes and open her mouth
I think I need an intervention
C-c-coke dope weed and then prescriptions
So listen up little children
Dirk digler, you be illin'
Uh im feelin kinda drowsy
Don't do drugs without me
What do you say when you're too fucked up
What's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
Baby what you say when you bust a nut
Whatcha gonna do when you get too faded
And the date you're with wanna get x rated
Andre legacy, I stay sedated
Put me in the wheelchair and get me on the plane bitch
Fa-fa-famous for bein opiated
Up in the club I fall asleep on the table
Tip the waitress pinch the ass
I give her my number the kids got panache
Lick on my stash it aint that easy livin this fast
Forget the past corn beef and hash
Horny little bitches like to call me their dad
It ain't that bad, put my dick in their mouth
And put my nose in their coke bag
What do you say when you're too fucked up
What's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
And baby whatcha say when you bust a nut
What I'm gonna do when I'm all washed up
And that bitch I like to fuck with won't cum
I could try my luck with a penis pump
Or go get me some intravenous love
Birds and bees and worms and slugs
Turn to me or turn to drugs
Word on the street is I stink like a bum
But its hard to take a shower when you can't wake up
So what do I do when there aint none left
Make a call to the pony express
Guarantee 40 minutes or less
Cost a bit more but only bring the best
Ever seen a bitch in a brand new dress with a fat old man
Tryin to look all fresh
Well I've been with the worst and the best
And I couldn't even tell the difference
What do you say when you're too fucked up
And what's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
And baby whatcha say when you bust a nut
What's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
Baby what you say when you bust a nut
LL Cool J needed love like dirt nasty needs some drugs
Like my baby dick needs a tug like right now
So hop that ass in the bath tub
What do I do when I'm too fucked up
Can't keep it up cuz her boob job sucks
What do she do when I whip it out
Close her eyes and open her mouth
I think I need an intervention
C-c-coke dope weed and then prescriptions
So listen up little children
Dirk digler, you be illin'
Uh im feelin kinda drowsy
Don't do drugs without me
What do you say when you're too fucked up
What's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
Baby what you say when you bust a nut
Whatcha gonna do when you get too faded
And the date you're with wanna get x rated
Andre legacy, I stay sedated
Put me in the wheelchair and get me on the plane bitch
Fa-fa-famous for bein opiated
Up in the club I fall asleep on the table
Tip the waitress pinch the ass
I give her my number the kids got panache
Lick on my stash it aint that easy livin this fast
Forget the past corn beef and hash
Horny little bitches like to call me their dad
It ain't that bad, put my dick in their mouth
And put my nose in their coke bag
What do you say when you're too fucked up
What's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
And baby whatcha say when you bust a nut
What I'm gonna do when I'm all washed up
And that bitch I like to fuck with won't cum
I could try my luck with a penis pump
Or go get me some intravenous love
Birds and bees and worms and slugs
Turn to me or turn to drugs
Word on the street is I stink like a bum
But its hard to take a shower when you can't wake up
So what do I do when there aint none left
Make a call to the pony express
Guarantee 40 minutes or less
Cost a bit more but only bring the best
Ever seen a bitch in a brand new dress with a fat old man
Tryin to look all fresh
Well I've been with the worst and the best
And I couldn't even tell the difference
What do you say when you're too fucked up
And what's your girlfriend say when I smack that butt
What do you say when you run outta drugs
And baby whatcha say when you bust a nut
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What Do You Say? Lyrics as written by Cisco Adler Simon Rex Cutright
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