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.
Well I can't wait to tell you all about her, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
And I can't wait for you to hear me shout it, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
When we were together you tried to break my heart
Said you always did your best at keeping us apart
Said now you're dead and gone and I've got a new thing going
I can't wait to see your face when you and your friends show up
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
Something makes you think that you're some kinda winner
Said you want to get married and cook somebody dinner?
Said you're making fun of me 'cause I'm young and got no money
I've got no time for school books 'cause I got no time to study
Well I can't wait to tell you all about her, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
And I can't wait for you to hear me shout it, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
Hey
You're the type of girl that any guy would die for
That's the way it looks and I'm really glad you think so
So concerned with friends and your popularity
That you never even took the time to see the real me
Well I can't wait to tell you all about her, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
And I can't wait for you to hear me shout it, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
He can't wait to tell you about
He can't wait to tell you about
He can't wait to tell you about
He can't wait to tell you about
This one
New girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
And I can't wait for you to hear me shout it, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
When we were together you tried to break my heart
Said you always did your best at keeping us apart
Said now you're dead and gone and I've got a new thing going
I can't wait to see your face when you and your friends show up
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
Something makes you think that you're some kinda winner
Said you want to get married and cook somebody dinner?
Said you're making fun of me 'cause I'm young and got no money
I've got no time for school books 'cause I got no time to study
Well I can't wait to tell you all about her, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
And I can't wait for you to hear me shout it, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
Hey
You're the type of girl that any guy would die for
That's the way it looks and I'm really glad you think so
So concerned with friends and your popularity
That you never even took the time to see the real me
Well I can't wait to tell you all about her, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
And I can't wait for you to hear me shout it, all about my new girl
(He can't wait to tell you about his new girl)
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
So I've got a, I got a new girl
He can't wait to tell you about
He can't wait to tell you about
He can't wait to tell you about
He can't wait to tell you about
This one
New girl
Lyrics submitted by antiheropunk, edited by speeddemon13
New Girl Lyrics as written by Daniel Jay Lukacinsky
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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