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Peter
Gravy Train Lyrics
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Bring a little bottle of beer, and maybe we'll drink it out together
Meet me back in the hallway, but please don't scratch the papers
Peter, take off your blazer and throws your school cap on the sofa
C'mon, you can make it if you try
Well, c'mon, my love is gonna make you high
Oh, Peter, you're a real bad guy...
Well, I'm a lonely woman, don't wanna bore ya with my story
It's a long, long time since I've seen a man, you know I'm coming in low in loving
Peter with your satchel pane and with your braces, come on and sit close by me
You may not have had your first shame yet, but Peter, you're a man to me
C'mon, you can make it if you try
Well, c'mon, my love is gonna make you high
Oh, Peter, you're a real bad guy...
Well, c'mon, you can make it if you try
Well, c'mon, my love is gonna make you high
Oh, Peter, you're a real bad guy...
Is your teacher pretty, 'cause she teaches well as I do
When you're in class, well you're half as fast when you're learning what you want from me
Well, lying in bed 'til half past one, I can hear your school bell ringing
Go put on your braces, go and find your satchel, you're gonna be late for school
C'mon, you can make it if you try
Well, c'mon, my love is gonna make you high
Oh, Peter, you're a real bad guy...
The lyrics of Peter by Gravy Train explore the theme of lustful desires and infatuation. The song presents the perspective of a lonely woman who longs for the attention and love of Peter, a young man who she sees as a "real bad guy". The woman invites Peter to come over, drink beer and spend time with her. She confesses to being a little bit in love with Peter and insists that he can make it if he tries. The woman seems to be offering Peter a way out of his mundane life of school and lessons and into a more exciting and thrilling world where they can explore their feelings for each other.
Throughout the song, the woman portrays herself as a seductress who desires Peter's attention and affection. She mentions that Peter with his "satchel pane and braces" should come and sit beside her. She even asks him if his teacher is pretty as she teaches well, hinting that she could teach him a thing or two as well.
Overall, the lyrics of Peter present a complex story of unrequited love and passion, exploring the theme of desire and longing for forbidden love. The song's narrative and imagery create a vivid picture of a young man caught in a net of lustful attraction to an older woman.
Line by Line Meaning
Lying in bed 'til twelve o'clock, won't you come up and see me sometime?
I enjoy staying in bed late, but I would like to see you. Why don't you visit?
Bring a little bottle of beer, and maybe we'll drink it out together
If you come over, we can share a small bottle of beer and drink it together.
Meet me back in the hallway, but please don't scratch the papers
Let's meet in the hallway, but be cautious not to damage the papers.
Peter, take off your blazer and throws your school cap on the sofa
Peter, you should take off your blazer and put your school cap on the sofa.
C'mon, you can make it if you try
You have the potential, give it a shot
Well, c'mon, my love is gonna make you high
My love will raise your spirits.
Oh, Peter, you're a real bad guy...
Peter, you are a naughty boy.
Well, I'm a lonely woman, don't wanna bore ya with my story
As a sad lady, I don't want to bore you with my tale.
It's a long, long time since I've seen a man, you know I'm coming in low in loving
I haven't seen a man in a long time; I'm desperate for affection.
Peter with your satchel pane and with your braces, come on and sit close by me
Come and sit near me, you charming boy, with your satchel and braces.
You may not have had your first shame yet, but Peter, you're a man to me
You might not have experienced some aspects of becoming a man, but to me, you are one.
Is your teacher pretty, 'cause she teaches well as I do
Does your teacher teach as effectively as I do, and is she attractive?
When you're in class, well you're half as fast when you're learning what you want from me
You learn slower in school since you're thinking about me, and it distracts you.
Well, lying in bed 'til half past one, I can hear your school bell ringing
While I'm lying in bed at 1:30 PM, I can hear your school's bell ringing.
Go put on your braces, go and find your satchel, you're gonna be late for school
Put on your braces and grab your satchel; school starts soon, and you don't want to be late.
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.