This song illustrates the hesitation, optimism, and general confusion of club scene interactions. Alex is singing about a guy who's just shown up to a party, hoping to run into a certain girl. The lyrics lightly mock his attempt to dress to impress -- popped collar and sunglasses indoors.
The chorus refers to the girl's silent beckoning for him to approach her and start a conversation. Although her eyes are telling him to "come on" over, he still gets nervous. As they talk, presumably amidst a drunken haze, he recognizes that he wants her, but only in a very momentary sense.
The next part sounds like it's fastforwarded beyond the initial encounter. Although the guy was initially looking for a good time, it seems that they become close enough for him to get possessive ("She's with me"). The next bits about dodging cameras and shutterbugs seem sot of autobiographical -- sounds like Alex and the guys avoiding paparazzi as they're hanging out with girls.
I agree that the song title is sort of misleading. It's not the typical "party" song, but I guess this song is more like an ode than anything. Alex seems really fascinated by the tension and nerve associated with approaching people at clubs ("Dancing Shoes," "You Probably Couldn't See For the Lights," "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor," etc.). It's cool because this song is decidedly more mellow and retrospective than the band's earlier commentary. Good song.
This song illustrates the hesitation, optimism, and general confusion of club scene interactions. Alex is singing about a guy who's just shown up to a party, hoping to run into a certain girl. The lyrics lightly mock his attempt to dress to impress -- popped collar and sunglasses indoors.
The chorus refers to the girl's silent beckoning for him to approach her and start a conversation. Although her eyes are telling him to "come on" over, he still gets nervous. As they talk, presumably amidst a drunken haze, he recognizes that he wants her, but only in a very momentary sense.
The next part sounds like it's fastforwarded beyond the initial encounter. Although the guy was initially looking for a good time, it seems that they become close enough for him to get possessive ("She's with me"). The next bits about dodging cameras and shutterbugs seem sot of autobiographical -- sounds like Alex and the guys avoiding paparazzi as they're hanging out with girls.
I agree that the song title is sort of misleading. It's not the typical "party" song, but I guess this song is more like an ode than anything. Alex seems really fascinated by the tension and nerve associated with approaching people at clubs ("Dancing Shoes," "You Probably Couldn't See For the Lights," "I Bet You Look Good on the Dancefloor," etc.). It's cool because this song is decidedly more mellow and retrospective than the band's earlier commentary. Good song.