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.
So I find a reason to shave my legs
Each single morning
So I count on someone on Friday nights
To take me dancing and then
To church on Sundays
To plant more dreams
And someday think of kids
Or maybe just to save a little money
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
In a world full of strangers
You're the one I know
So I learned to cook and finally lose
My kitchen phobia
So I got the arms to cuddle in when there's a ghost or a muse
That brings insomnia
To buy more thongs
And write more happy songs
It always takes a little help from someone
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
With you, my real life has just begun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
Nothing like your smile made of sun
Nothing like your love
Nothing like your love, ah
Nothing like your love
Each single morning
So I count on someone on Friday nights
To take me dancing and then
To church on Sundays
To plant more dreams
And someday think of kids
Or maybe just to save a little money
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
In a world full of strangers
You're the one I know
So I learned to cook and finally lose
My kitchen phobia
So I got the arms to cuddle in when there's a ghost or a muse
That brings insomnia
To buy more thongs
And write more happy songs
It always takes a little help from someone
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You're the one I need
The way back home is always long
But if you're close to me I'm holding on
You're the one I need
My real life has just begun
'Cause there's nothing like your smile made of sun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
With you, my real life has just begun
You're the one I need
You're the one I need
Nothing like your smile made of sun
Nothing like your love
Nothing like your love, ah
Nothing like your love
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Ahh!!!
it's not "When there's a ghost or a news" it's "When there's a ghost or a muse"
plus, that "??" bit, it's "With you my real life has just begun"
Please edit these lyrics, dearie, for Shakira fans worldwide.
Fixed...
-- SM Mod.
Also:
"So I count on someone on Friday nights To take me dancing again" is "So I count on someone Friday nights to take me dancing and then"
wow syd mel u know your lyrics!! ;) i like this song, its cute.
he, he, he I do my research :)
i like the line about shaving her legs
Lyric Correction: "To plant more trees" should be "To plant more dreams". Make sense? :)
The chorus and the music are definetely beautiful. I think this love song is definetely shadowed by Underneath Your Clothes, although that song kicks a$$ too.
love this song. its soothing. its good to play really loud and sing with when u need to calm down.
yeah, I love this song... & I'm OCD about correct lyrics, too... haha & although I prefer her songs in spanish, this is my favorite of her songs in english