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.
body parts are nice
I can close my eyes
and think about your lips
they quiver to the tips
of the fingers on my hand
I am the man
with some secret plans
I need to carry out
and you are my mission
impossible at first
but like cold fission
I feel an energy
flow, flow, let it all go
and close your eyes
body parts are nice
what makes you warm
the sun on your skin
or a summer storm
rain? rain on your face
rain that you can tatse
slowly as it drips
down your lips
like a kiss
from the one you love
what makes you hot
something that you want but you haven't got
isn't that the way
just a game to play
all day
well, I say
you can bring the ice
sweating will suffice
body parts are nice
do you believe in God
maybe she's a fraud
but she's so cute
in her birthday suit
and her go-go boots
and when I'm not awake
I can see her shake
every step she takes
it makes me happy
and then it's getting late
let me call it fate
that you're still around
lost and found
like a lunchbox
let us break the bread
pig out til we're dead
give me chicken thighs
sweet potato pies
body parts are nice
I can close my eyes
and think about your lips
they quiver to the tips
of the fingers on my hand
I am the man
with some secret plans
I need to carry out
and you are my mission
impossible at first
but like cold fission
I feel an energy
flow, flow, let it all go
and close your eyes
body parts are nice
what makes you warm
the sun on your skin
or a summer storm
rain? rain on your face
rain that you can tatse
slowly as it drips
down your lips
like a kiss
from the one you love
what makes you hot
something that you want but you haven't got
isn't that the way
just a game to play
all day
well, I say
you can bring the ice
sweating will suffice
body parts are nice
do you believe in God
maybe she's a fraud
but she's so cute
in her birthday suit
and her go-go boots
and when I'm not awake
I can see her shake
every step she takes
it makes me happy
and then it's getting late
let me call it fate
that you're still around
lost and found
like a lunchbox
let us break the bread
pig out til we're dead
give me chicken thighs
sweet potato pies
body parts are nice
Lyrics submitted by sunBurnt
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so sweet! but of course with a hidden euphamism...chicken thgighs? yea I thought so
yeah dude, this song is hot. good for them.
I LOVE this song... and I would agree that it is very hot... hehehe...
Jump little children make me feel specail all round, but this song hits me in one particular place. ha! The music is so tempting, i just want to take a warm bath (wink) when i hear this song.
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I really love this song. It's extremely hot...all that whispering, then the random 'WHAT MAKES YOU HOT?' Gets me everytime, haha
agreement all around, i see. yes, this song is "t3h h0ttz0r"
I agree, this song is sooo hot. I also love the whole scream part 'what makes you hot!' LOVE it! How awesome is this live! Wow it really pumps me up! ; )
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this song is so sexy. i love the flow of the words....