Sugg has come a long way from the being the little boy growing up in Tennessee that was once intrigued and inspired by the sheet music hidden in his aunt’s old piano bench. Always ready to accomplish a new challenge – Sugg began teaching himself how to play the piano at age 11. Soon after learning his first instrument, he found himself picking up an acoustic guitar and doing just the same. Now 23 years old, Sugg has gone on to master the drums, banjo, bass, and even the mandolin. The ever-evolving musician found his earliest musical creations channeling his biggest musical influence, Bright Eyes, and has since taken the emotionally sincere lyrical qualities of this inspiration and blended them with his own unique disposition of optimism and content.
In just five short years, the charismatic Sugg has used simplicity, sincerity, and smiles to gain the approval of the music world. In his short career, Sugg has already pumped out six EPs (many of them featuring a “full length” amount of songs), five annual holiday EPs, and one LP, Dressed Up Like Dreams. The non-stop production of music, touring, and self-promotion has certainly started to pay off - With over 500,000 song downloads on PureVolume, nearly 100,000 singles sold, and thousands of albums sold, it comes as no surprise that Backseat Goodbye has already found a place in the iTunes Folk Top 100 Album and Singles charts - multiple times, and has landed himself coveted sets at SXSW and CMJ, as well as a being a featured band in Alternative Press Magazine’s AP&R section.
Reminiscent of the high spirited vocals and positivism of The Rocket Summer and the polished, upbeat musicality of Eric Hutchinson, Backseat Goodbye has created a blend all his own, that immediately embraces the hearts, imaginations – and hope, of listeners around the world.
In the words of Sugg, Backseat Goodbye is “music for the hopeful, music for the kids with their heads in the clouds, and music by a kid that’s just as lost in life as everyone else.”
32 Ways to Make You Smile
Backseat Goodbye Lyrics
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You told me 32 ways to make you smile
I did 31 within the first hour
You stood amazed in your delighted shoes
Bewildered but willing, didn't know what to do
So I grabbed your cold hand
Pressed it to my beating heart and said
Isn't it neat how our bodies tick
And we can move our feet
Whenever and however we please?
You stared blindly while I waited politely
In the doorway by our school
Some cars passed and I noticed
Someone was singing 'Us' by Regina Spektor
You know how I had a crush on her
I know you don't like gray skies
We know our multiplication tables
You got straight A's while I was writing fairy tales
And looking out window sills asking why
The sun shine liked my eyes and kissed my cheek
When it knew I was in love with the moon
And of course with you
Well, I sped it up 'cause you don't like slow songs
You're more of the literal kind
You're like ocean's waves
You get closer at the end of the day
When you know I can't see your face
When you're sure I'm already lost
Love is oh so lovely
But it also comes with a cost
Yeah, it also comes with a cost
The lyrics of Backseat Goodbye's song "32 Ways to Make You Smile" revolve around the idea of trying to make someone happy and falling in love. The singer in the song talks about the different ways he tries to make the person he loves smile and how he succeeded in doing so. The line, "you told me 32 ways to make you smile, I did 31 within the first hour" shows his eagerness to please the other person and how much he cares for them.
The lyrics are full of nostalgia as the singer reminisces about their school days, the things they used to do, and even the crush he had on Regina Spektor. The line "love is oh so lovely, but it also comes with a cost" suggests that the singer is aware of the challenges that come with being in a relationship, but that it's worth it for the person they love. The last stanza of the song talks about the distance between the singer and the person they love and how love comes at a cost, implying that perhaps they are not together anymore.
Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and longing. It shows the lengths someone will go to make the person they love happy and how they will always remember the moments they spent together.
Line by Line Meaning
You told me 32 ways to make you smile
You gave me instructions on how to make you happy.
I did 31 within the first hour
I almost fulfilled all your wishes within the first hour.
You stood amazed in your delighted shoes
You were happy and surprised with what I did for you.
Bewildered but willing, didn't know what to do
You were confused but ready to go along with what I wanted to do.
So I grabbed your cold hand
I took your hand in mine.
Pressed it to my beating heart and said
I held your hand close to my heart and spoke.
Isn't it neat how our bodies tick
Our bodies work so well, it's amazing.
And we can move our feet
We have the ability to walk.
Whenever and however we please?
We can move how we want, when we want.
You stared blindly while I waited politely
You looked at me without saying anything while I waited patiently.
In the doorway by our school
We were standing in the entrance to our school.
Some cars passed and I noticed
I saw some cars going by.
Someone was singing 'Us' by Regina Spektor
I heard someone singing a song by Regina Spektor called 'Us.'
You know how I had a crush on her
You remember how I used to like Regina Spektor.
I know you don't like gray skies
I remember that you don't like cloudy days.
We know our multiplication tables
We are good at math and remember our times tables.
You got straight A's while I was writing fairy tales
You did well in school while I was busy writing fictional stories.
And looking out window sills asking why
I spent a lot of time looking out of windows and questioning things.
The sun shine liked my eyes and kissed my cheek
The sun always seemed to make me happy and shine on me.
When it knew I was in love with the moon
I was always fascinated by the moon.
And of course with you
And of course, I also loved being with you.
Well, I sped it up 'cause you don't like slow songs
I played a faster song because you don't like slower ones.
You're more of the literal kind
You prefer things to be straightforward and clear.
You're like ocean's waves
Your personality is like the waves of the ocean.
You get closer at the end of the day
You feel more comfortable and closer to me at the end of the day.
When you know I can't see your face
When you know I can't physically see you.
When you're sure I'm already lost
When you think I'm already confused or lost.
Love is oh so lovely
Love is beautiful and wonderful.
But it also comes with a cost
But it also has its difficulties and sacrifices.
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@ayanahmed5317
Still amazing
@Tasoq
such a sweet song :)
@davegalaga1101
I like this.
@lesliedawn1520
Dave Galaga You do? So do I.
@aronbeyhan3426
Yoooo this is dope I’m the 10th comment from the future hope whoever posted this 10 years ago is we’re they want to be in life: :)
@lindsaynicole5375
aww this is cute immature send this to my babe -3
@goldenjam_0189
I've been in a coma for 9 years, is this today's music?!?!?!
@Heavenation
Cute songs, thanks for the lyrics! One problem.. it's "windowsills", not "window seals". Check the context, eh? :)
@MrSuperSmartie
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