Beach Baby
Bon-Iver Lyrics
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Tell your lucky one
To know that you'll leave
But you don't lock when you're fleeing
I'd like not hear keys
Only hold till your coffee warms
But don't hurry and speed
One a time put a tongue
In your ear on the beach
And you clutched kicking heels
In the song "Babys" by Bon Iver, the lyrics describe a sense of longing and uncertainty in a relationship. The opening lines suggest that the person is leaving but not locking the door, which could mean they are trying to leave the opportunity for the relationship to continue but are unsure if it will. They don't want to hear keys indicating a final goodbye. They want to leave it open.
The second verse speaks about the idea of taking one's time to enjoy the small, simple pleasures in life. The line "only hold till your coffee warms, but don't hurry and speed" suggests that one should take time to savour the moment instead of rushing through it. It could be interpreted as taking time to appreciate and love someone instead of rushing through things and missing out on quality time.
The final verse references a romantic moment between the two individuals. The idea of a tongue in the ear could be interpreted as a whisper or an intimate moment shared between two people. The line "And you clutched kicking heels" suggests that the moment was powerful and left a lasting impact on the person.
Line by Line Meaning
When you're out
When you're leaving
Tell your lucky one
Tell the person who's fortunate enough to be with you
To know that you'll leave
To be aware that you will depart
But you don't lock when you're fleeing
But you don't want to be restrained or held back when you're escaping
I'd like not hear keys
I'd prefer not to hear the sound of keys jingling or locking
Only hold till your coffee warms
Only embrace each other until your coffee is heated
But don't hurry and speed
But take your time and don't rush
One a time put a tongue
One at a time, put your tongue
In your ear on the beach
In your ear, while you're on the beach
And you clutched kicking heels
And you held on to each other tightly while your legs were moving
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Justin Deyarmond Edison Vernon
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@amandaalfonsog.4291
When you're out
Tell your lucky one
To know that you'll leave
Don't you lock when you're fleeing
I'd like not to hear keys
Only hold till your coffee warms
But don't hurry and speed
Once a time, put a tongue
In your ear on the beach
And you clutched kicking heels
@annar3817
bon iver's music makes you feel things you thought you'd forgotten
@melaniecharlotte950
You found the words to describe this feeling. I've been searching for them for years. Thank you.
@egray5548
Every memory my ex left that I forget sprouts when specific Bon iver songs play. It reminds me more of the good than what it all fell to.
@genevievepaloma3452
♡
@christenlatzz2947
I Love to daydream to his music lol each songs gives me different feelings and vibes it’s hard to explain 😅
@Copacetic94
@@melaniecharlotte950
That secret that you knew
But you don't know how to tell
It fucks with your honor
And it teases your head
Unfathomable - until now
@sophias9521
I had my first kiss while this song played. Still the best kiss I've had.
@imiholley9020
thats so amazing. you are so lucky!
@jairajnarzary1307
Wholesome <3
@tamiaglasgow7774
My first kiss was still the best kiss I’ve had...