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.
Hey baby let your hair hang down
Hey baby let your hair hang down
Falling like soft rain all around
Hey honey put your lips on mine
Hey honey put your lips on mine
Smooth like silk and sweet like wine
Never had another kiss taste like that
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
Hey baby whisper in my ear
Hey baby whisper in my ear
Way up close so I can hear
Hey baby when you call my name
Hey baby when you call my name
The heavens shake and the angels sing
And I know it's a sin but I want you bad
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
Hey baby won't you let me in
Hey baby won't you let me in
It's cold out here and I'm shiverin'
Hey baby turn your light down low
Hey baby turn your light down low
Your mama and them and your man won't know
Well it breaks my heart when you treat me bad
But you're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
Hey baby let your hair hang down
Falling like soft rain all around
Hey honey put your lips on mine
Hey honey put your lips on mine
Smooth like silk and sweet like wine
Never had another kiss taste like that
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
Hey baby whisper in my ear
Hey baby whisper in my ear
Way up close so I can hear
Hey baby when you call my name
Hey baby when you call my name
The heavens shake and the angels sing
And I know it's a sin but I want you bad
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
Hey baby won't you let me in
Hey baby won't you let me in
It's cold out here and I'm shiverin'
Hey baby turn your light down low
Hey baby turn your light down low
Your mama and them and your man won't know
Well it breaks my heart when you treat me bad
But you're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
You're the best lover that I ever had
Lyrics submitted by Mellow_Harsher
You're the Best Lover That I Ever Had Lyrics as written by Steve Earle
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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