Antonia
Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics

She makes a lot of abstract art
She is very creative and likes to express herself with art that is imaginative and not always easily understood.

She haggles for the cheapest price
She is good at negotiating and getting the best deal possible for her money.

She never orders take out food before ten o'clock at night
She prefers to eat at home and generally waits until late to do so, possibly due to her work schedule or other commitments.

She's really into snowmobiles
She enjoys snowmobiling as a hobby or activity that brings her joy and excitement.

She owns a lot of nice flashlights
She values preparedness and has accumulated well-made flashlights for use in power outages, emergencies, or other situations that might require them.

She cares for all the stupid cats that never found their way home
She has a soft heart and is kind to all animals, even those society might deem less desirable or unwanted.

She shaves her legs with Ginsu knives
She has a quirky sense of humor and likes to make jokes, perhaps at the expense of gender stereotypes or societal expectations.

She quotes a lot of Annie Hall
She appreciates the wit and humor of Woody Allen's classic film, and likes to reference it in conversation or use quotes from it.

She misplaced her virginity back in 1995
She has an irreverent sense of humor and likes to use laughter to diffuse awkward or uncomfortable topics, such as sexual experiences or milestones.

She's what's keeping me alive
She is the source of joy and happiness in the singer's life, without which he would feel lost or without purpose.

She's the pizza of my eye
She is the apple of the singer's eye, a cherished and beloved person in his life that he values more than anything else.

Without her near me I would not survive
Her presence is vital and necessary for the singer's well-being and happiness. He cannot imagine life without her.

It gets cold when she's not around
The singer feels lonely and sad when she is not near him. Her absence is palpable and leaves him feeling empty and cold.

I float until I sink and I'm swallowed up
The singer feels rudderless and aimless when she is not near him. He feels like he's just treading water and not really living.

I wait for her to come home and tell me I'll be fine
The singer relies on her emotional support and reassurance to feel secure and confident in his life. He looks to her for validation and comfort.

She's always eating Captain Crunch
She enjoys the cereal Captain Crunch and eats it frequently, perhaps as a comfort food or source of nostalgia.

She sings a lot of Ben Folds Five
She appreciates the music of Ben Folds Five, and likes to sing or listen to their songs regularly.

She's scared to death of cobra snakes
She has a fear of snakes, particularly cobras, perhaps due to their venomous bite or association with danger.

Just like Indiana Jones
She shares the same fear of cobras as the character Indiana Jones, who famously encountered them in the film franchise.

She tells the dumbest knock-knock jokes
She enjoys telling corny jokes, even if they are not particularly clever or witty. Her humor is lighthearted and playful.

She drinks a lot of Chardonnay
She enjoys drinking Chardonnay, either alone or with others, as it relaxes her and brings her pleasure.

She hates the way I comb my hair
She has a particular pet peeve about the way the singer styles his hair, and has conveyed this to him before.

But she married me last June
Despite any minor quirks or flaws in their relationship, she committed to marrying the singer in June of the previous year.

She was the bride, I was the groom
The singer describes the roles they played at their wedding, with her as the bride and him as the groom.

I cried a lot and then we spooned
The singer felt overwhelmed with emotion at their wedding, and was comforted by being close to her physically through spooning.

She loves the smell of Christmas trees
She has a fondness for the scent of Christmas trees, which is likely associated with happy memories from her childhood or holiday traditions.

She sneezes when she sees bright lights
She has a physical reaction to bright lights, specifically that of sneezing, known as a photic sneeze reflex.

She fainted on the kitchen floor when her father passed away
She experienced intense grief and sadness at the loss of her father, which caused her to faint and collapse on the floor.

Our baby girl is due this May
The couple is expecting a child, specifically a girl, in May of the current year.

And when the little lady grows up, I hope that she will be just like her mother
The singer expresses his admiration and love for his wife, and the hope that their daughter will grow up to embody the same qualities that make her so special.