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.
Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm going to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm goin to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got that look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
That hole you're digging in my ribs
It ain't no real wound
So baby take it easy
Let's try to be friends
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me down on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye, you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
Darling, I'm afraid to close my eyes when I'm goin to bed
I'm afraid you'll crack the phone down over my head
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me on my knees and I can't stand up
You got that look in your eye and you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
That hole you're digging in my ribs
It ain't no real wound
So baby take it easy
Let's try to be friends
Why are all American girls so rough?
Damn, that girl can't ever hurt you enough
Lady (lady), you knock me down on my knees and I can't stand up
You got the look in your eye, you smack my butt
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why do all American girls act so tough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
American girls
American girls
American girls
Why are all American girls so rough?
Why are all American girls so rough?
Lyrics submitted by webfr34k
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this song isn't actually by weezer although it was written by rivers.
it was a weezer/soul coughing deal, wasn't it?
yeah its a soul coughing song that featured Weezer... its a friggin awesome song though, I love it
me too... damn this is the best song
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Everyone is not far off. It is a Weezer and Soul Coughing collaboration also featuring Greg Brown of Cake on electric (lead) guitar. The band name for the song was called "Homie." The most notable recording is the "Meet the Deedles" soundtrack. And yes, it is a damn cool song.
did rivers do vocals? i can distinguish his voice anywhere and ill be damned if thats not him...
It sounds like Rivers to me...he has a really distinct voice...and thats who it sounds like to me I like this song by the way...very nice beat and the songs pretty funny to boot...soul coughings normal stuff usually has a cool beat but shitty vocals but with Rivers Singing they kick
It is definately Rivers on the vocals, I worked security backstage at a Weezer concert this past summer and was talking with the drummer, Pat Wilson, and I brought up some of the songs that claim to be by Weezer, this one being my favorite, and he set me straight, you guys all had it figured out, good job, I just thought I would give a little conformation to the arguement on if it is actually Rivers singing or not.
I'm pretty sure Matt Sharp was in on it too