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TRULY
Cigarettes After Sex Lyrics
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I reached down to grab your hand and kissed it when you weren't looking
Ooh, you're on the sheets like it's a dirty magazine
And I like the way you say exactly what you mean
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
So you can always remember how it felt to be there
And your lips are red and all the pictures that you send
Wearing white or black, all leading up to when we met
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
In "Truly," the vocalist from Cigarettes After Sex sings about a romantic encounter, likely with someone they met while traveling. They set the scene in a garden outside of an apartment, where they are both smoking. The singer takes a moment to reach for the hand of the person they are with and kiss it. The lyrics suggest that there is some level of attraction or chemistry between the two individuals, which may not necessarily require being in love. The singer is enamored with the person's honesty and directness, as they like how the person says exactly what they mean.
The second verse continues to delve into the person’s character, revealing that they wear a new perfume for every city they visit so they can always remember what it was like to be there. Additionally, the person in question sends photos to the singer, wearing white or black clothes, with bold red lips. Images of the person in various places and different outfits seem to lead up to the moment the singer and the other person met. The chorus repeats the idea that love may not be a prerequisite to have a physical or emotional connection with another person.
Overall, the lyrics to "Truly" speak to the idea of a fleeting, intense connection between two people. While there may not be a long-term commitment or love involved, the singer still delights in the moments they share with this other person. The song suggests that intimacy does not always require love, but instead, a genuine attraction and a desire to be close to someone.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting out smoking in the garden of the apartment
We are sitting outside in the garden, smoking and relaxing in this beautiful space.
I reached down to grab your hand and kissed it when you weren't looking
I reached out to take your hand and sweetly kissed it while you were looking away.
Ooh, you're on the sheets like it's a dirty magazine
The way you are laying on the bed reminds me of a sultry pose in a risque magazine.
And I like the way you say exactly what you mean
I admire how you always express yourself in a clear and truthful way.
Truly, know that you really don't need
In all honesty, I want you to understand that you do not have to be deeply in love to have a physical relationship with me.
To be in love to make love to me
You don't have to be feeling romantic love towards me to engage in an intimate experience with me.
Said you wear a new perfume for each city that you visit
You mentioned that you wear a different fragrance for every city you travel to, as a way to remember the experiences there.
So you can always remember how it felt to be there
The new scents you wear allow you to always recall the sensations and emotions of each unique place you've been to.
And your lips are red and all the pictures that you send
Your lips look so beautiful and bright in all the pictures you send me.
Wearing white or black, all leading up to when we met
You've worn both black and white clothing in your photos, all leading to the moment we finally met in person.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gregory Steven Gonzalez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brianmonkey
Sitting out smoking in the garden of the apartment
I reached down to grab your hand and kissed it when you weren't looking
Ooh, you're on the sheets like it's a dirty magazine
And I like the way you say exactly what you mean
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
Said you wear a new perfume for each city that you visit
So you can always remember how it felt to be there
And your lips are red and all the pictures that you send
Wearing white or black, all leading up to when we met
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
@xevtakeda7470
Sitting out smoking in the garden of the apartment
I reached down to grab your hand and kissed it when you weren't looking
Ooh, you're on the sheets like it's a dirty magazine
And I like the way you say exactly what you mean
[Chorus]
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
[Verse 2]
Said you wear a new perfume for each city that you visit
So you can always remember how it felt to be there
And your lips are red and all the pictures that you send
Wearing white or black, all leading up to when we met
[Chorus]
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
Truly, know that you really don't need
To be in love to make love to me
@CigarettesAfterSex
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And the next one😢?
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All i want is to find people who loves this band as much as i do ! :(
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I do
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