Hey
Backseat Goodbye Lyrics
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Would you like to be my new best friend?
We can talk for hours or just lay in bed
You're just the kind of kid I could grow old with
So won't you walk with me to the park up the road?
I told you that I'd be right back
You said that I'll be the judge of that
'Cause see boys, they have a tendency of running from me
As fast as they can, I don't know why
Well, I just laughed and asked if you'd like
A coke or some sort of assorted beverage
From the diner up the road, if so you should walk with me
Feel free to hold my hand, feel free to kiss me on the cheek
Even though I'd, even though I'd prefer
Even though I'd prefer the lips
Hey, I think you're groovy
Would you wanna see a movie with me?
We can sit in uncomfortable seats and eventually
I'll get up the nerve to put my arm around you
Can I put my arms around you 'cause I'd sure like to?
It'll be like an episode of 'Boy Meets World'
Except without the commercials
And I'm just fine with that
How about you? How about you?
I like the way you talk, I like your dyed black hair
I love the half-ass accent you stole from the foreign movies
I like your pretty eyes and how you're afraid of the dark
Well, I am too
So would you like to take a walk with me?
Through a well lit park just up the block
I'll be the bright side of your bad day
I'll be the bright side of your bad night
I'll be the bright side of your bad day
If you'll be mine
The song "Hey" by Backseat Goodbye is a sweet and romantic tune about the singer's interest in someone they have just met. The opening lines express a flattery to the person in question as the singer finds them cute and asks if they would like to be their new best friend. The singer then follows up by suggesting they can spend hours talking or just lying in bed, and that the person is the type of individual they can grow old with. This sentiment is then solidified by the singer inviting the person to walk to the park up the road with them.
The second verse reveals that the person initially doubted the singer's word when they said they'd be right back after going to the bathroom. Their response stems from a history of guys running away from them as fast as they can. However, the singer laughed it off and offered to buy the person a drink from the diner up the road. They expressed their comfort with the person's physical touch, allowing them to hold hands, and even kiss the singer on the cheek. The singer however, would prefer a kiss on the lips.
The final verse highlights the singer's growing attraction towards this person, as they find them groovy and ask if they'd like to see a movie, sitting in uncomfortable seats with the singer cuddling in. The singer then proceeds to compliment the person's appearance, including the dyed black hair and pretty eyes, and observes the way they talk with fascination. They then ask if the person would like to take a walk with them through a well-lit park, reassuring them that they will be the bright side of their bad day or night if they will be theirs.
Overall, the song paints a picture of a sweet, charming, and innocent love. The singer is attracted to the person's appearance and personality, and is willing to commit to them long-term. Despite this, the song does not stray into any inappropriate or overly sexual themes, preserving a sense of innocence.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, I think you're cute
I find you attractive and want to get to know you better.
Would you like to be my new best friend?
I am interested in forming a close, long-lasting bond with you.
We can talk for hours or just lay in bed
Our friendship could involve long conversations or comfortable, relaxing moments together.
You're just the kind of kid I could grow old with
I see a future with you, where we age together as friends.
So won't you walk with me to the park up the road?
Would you like to join me on a walk to a nearby park?
I told you that I'd be right back
I made a promise to return soon.
You said that I'll be the judge of that
You expressed some skepticism and chose to wait and see.
'Cause see boys, they have a tendency of running from me
I have had a history of scaring or intimidating boys away.
As fast as they can, I don't know why
I am uncertain why boys have reacted this way towards me.
Well, I just laughed and asked if you'd like
I tried to lighten the mood and asked you if you wanted a drink.
A coke or some sort of assorted beverage
I offered to buy you a carbonated soft drink or other type of drink.
From the diner up the road, if so you should walk with me
If you accept my offer, we could walk to a nearby diner together.
Feel free to hold my hand, feel free to kiss me on the cheek
I am open to physical displays of affection, whether it be hand-holding or cheek-kissing.
Even though I'd, even though I'd prefer
While I am okay with those gestures, I would prefer something more intimate.
Even though I'd prefer the lips
I would prefer kissing on the lips.
Hey, I think you're groovy
I think you are cool and interesting.
Would you wanna see a movie with me?
Would you be interested in watching a film with me?
We can sit in uncomfortable seats and eventually
We could sit in poorly designed movie theater seats and eventually...
I'll get up the nerve to put my arm around you
I will gather the courage to put my arm around you as a romantic gesture.
Can I put my arms around you 'cause I'd sure like to?
May I hold you close, as I would really like to?
It'll be like an episode of 'Boy Meets World'
Our experience will be reminiscent of a TV show about young love and growing up.
Except without the commercials
Our experience will not be interrupted by commercial breaks.
And I'm just fine with that
I am content with the idea of spending time with you, even without commercial distractions.
How about you? How about you?
Are you happy with the idea of spending time together, uninterrupted?
I like the way you talk, I like your dyed black hair
I find your way of speaking and your black hair that you have colored to be attractive and interesting.
I love the half-ass accent you stole from the foreign movies
I am drawn to the way you imitate the accents of characters in foreign films, even if it is not a perfect imitation.
I like your pretty eyes and how you're afraid of the dark
I admire your attractive eyes and appreciate that we share a common fear.
Well, I am too
I also share the fear of the dark.
So would you like to take a walk with me?
Would you be interested in taking a stroll with me?
Through a well lit park just up the block
We could walk through a nearby park that is well lit.
I'll be the bright side of your bad day
I will be a comforting presence during a difficult or trying day.
I'll be the bright side of your bad night
I will bring positivity to a night that may have been sad or stressful.
I'll be the bright side of your bad day
I will continue to be a beacon of hope and joy during tough times.
If you'll be mine
If you are willing to reciprocate my interest and become my romantic partner.
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