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.
With a mirror in your hand
Lay down on your bed
Throw your legs in the air
And see what's around the bend
Take a good long look
At a buried treasure
There between your cheeks
A hidden source of pleasure
It's an orifice for elimination
It's an orifice for elimination
Ring of joy, ring of joy
A new discovery to enjoy
Any girl or any boy
Can exercise their ring of joy
"Ooh, but it's so dirty!"
Well, not if you keep it clean
Dicks have a good reputation
Even though they're used to pee
Learn to relax those muscles
With practice they'll open wide
Hit your pleasure center
From the other side
It's an orifice for elimination
It's an orifice for stimulation
Ring of joy, ring of joy
A tight muscle to employ
Any girl or any boy
Can break through on that ring of joy
Did i mention latex?
' Cause you know it's a must
Gotta protect yourself
Even with somebody you trust
It's a natural feeling
Don't let anyone tell you it's not
You don't have to be queer
But it helps alot
It's an orifice for liberation
It's an orifice for celebration
Ring of joy, ring of joy
Erotic thrill, sexual toy
A boy inside another boy
Go all the way with your ring of joy
Lay down on your bed
Throw your legs in the air
And see what's around the bend
Take a good long look
At a buried treasure
There between your cheeks
A hidden source of pleasure
It's an orifice for elimination
It's an orifice for elimination
Ring of joy, ring of joy
A new discovery to enjoy
Any girl or any boy
Can exercise their ring of joy
"Ooh, but it's so dirty!"
Well, not if you keep it clean
Dicks have a good reputation
Even though they're used to pee
Learn to relax those muscles
With practice they'll open wide
Hit your pleasure center
From the other side
It's an orifice for elimination
It's an orifice for stimulation
Ring of joy, ring of joy
A tight muscle to employ
Any girl or any boy
Can break through on that ring of joy
Did i mention latex?
' Cause you know it's a must
Gotta protect yourself
Even with somebody you trust
It's a natural feeling
Don't let anyone tell you it's not
You don't have to be queer
But it helps alot
It's an orifice for liberation
It's an orifice for celebration
Ring of joy, ring of joy
Erotic thrill, sexual toy
A boy inside another boy
Go all the way with your ring of joy
Lyrics submitted by Domitia
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