The Giantess
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics

once is better than a life-time
Experiencing something once is more valuable than never experiencing it at all, even if it's only for a brief time.

once is better than a whole long side
Having a single brief encounter with something is better than a long and drawn-out experience if the former is more intense and fulfilling.

when you catch it in the all blood life
When you experience something that truly resonates with you, it feels like it's coursing through your veins and is an inherent part of your being.

he can get it in the after
Even though the experience may only last for a short time, the memory of it can last a lifetime and bring a sense of fulfillment in the future.

he can hold it in the older while
The memory of a fleeting yet profound experience can sustain and comfort us as we grow older, bringing us back to the intensity of the moment.

when the back of her
This line is unclear without context, but it seems to be referring to a person or a moment of physical intimacy.

you're so damn worked-over
The intensity of the experience has left you feeling emotionally drained and physically exhausted.

where's the lightning
A plea for the intense, life-altering experience to return, as if looking for a bolt of lightning to strike again.

where's your finger's
Asking where the sense of touch, sensation, and connection has gone, implying that it was once felt but is now missing.

he can taste it
Even though the experience may be gone, the memory of it is still potent and can evoke a powerful sensory response.

come and get it
A desire to feel that intensity again, to experience something so profound that it consumes you completely.