Sex
KITCHEN - The 1975 Lyrics


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And this is how it starts
Take your shoes off in the back of my van
You share my shirt, looks so good
When it's just hangin' off your back
And she said, "Use your hands and my spare time
We've got one thing in common, it's this tongue of mine"
She said, oh
She's got a boyfriend anyway

And there's only minutes before I drop you off
All we seem to do it talk about sex
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway
I love your friend when I saw his film
He's got a funny face, but I like that 'cause he still looks cool
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway

Now we're on the bed in my room
And I'm about to fill his shoes
But you say, "No"
You say, "No"
Does he take care of you
Or could I easily fill his shoes?
But you say, "No"
You say, "No"

Now we're just outside of town
As you're making your way down
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway
And I'm not trying to stop you, love
If we're gonna do anything, we might as well just fuck
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway

Got your tongue pierced anyway
You in your high tops any day
You in your skinny jeans anyway
You and your fit friends anyway
I'd take them all out any day




They all got backcombs anyway
They all got boyfriends anyway

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sex" by The 1975 paint a picture of a casual encounter between two individuals who are attracted to each other, despite the fact that the woman involved already has a boyfriend. The song captures the sense of temptation, desire, and the potential moral dilemma that arises in this situation.


The song begins with the suggestion of intimacy as the singer invites the woman to take off her shoes in the back of his van. They share a shirt, which the singer finds appealing when it hangs off her back. The woman voices her desire for physical connection, telling him to use his hands and implying a shared interest in sexual pleasure. However, she also acknowledges that she has a boyfriend, indicating some conflict or internal struggle.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the dynamic between them revolves around discussing sex. The singer notes that they talk about sex a lot, which can be seen as a form of emotional escapism. Despite the attraction, the woman's commitment to her boyfriend is emphasized multiple times, suggesting that she is not willing to fully engage in a physical relationship with the singer. The lyrics convey the singer's frustration with this situation and his desire to take the place of her boyfriend.


The song moves from the van to the singer's room, where they find themselves on the bed. The lyrics imply that the singer is ready to take on the role of her boyfriend but is met with rejection when she says "No." There is a sense of disappointment as the singer questions whether her current partner truly takes care of her, insinuating that he could easily fulfill that role. However, the woman continues to assert her loyalty to her boyfriend, leaving the singer feeling frustrated and unable to persuade her otherwise.


Towards the end of the song, they find themselves outside of town, suggesting a physical distance from their usual surroundings. The singer acknowledges that he does not intend to stop the woman from pursuing whatever she wants, implying that they might as well engage in a physical relationship if that's what they both desire. The song concludes with a repetition of the fact that she has a boyfriend, creating a sense of unresolved tension and incomplete closure.


Overall, "Sex" by The 1975 delves into the complexities of attraction, temptation, and the struggle between desire and loyalty within a casual encounter.


Line by Line Meaning

And this is how it starts
This is the beginning of our encounter


Take your shoes off in the back of my van
Feel comfortable and let go of your inhibitions


You share my shirt, looks so good
When you wear my shirt, it enhances your attractiveness


When it's just hangin' off your back
The way the shirt hangs off your back adds to your allure


And she said, "Use your hands and my spare time
She suggested utilizing our physical connection and the moments we have together


We've got one thing in common, it's this tongue of mine"
Our shared desire for passionate intimacy and exploration


She said, oh
She expressed her excitement or anticipation


She's got a boyfriend anyway
Despite her relationship, she is still involved with me


And there's only minutes before I drop you off
Our time together is limited before I have to take you back


All we seem to do it talk about sex
Our conversations mostly revolve around sexual topics


I love your friend when I saw his film
I developed an affection for your friend after witnessing his artistic work


He's got a funny face, but I like that 'cause he still looks cool
Despite his unconventional appearance, I find him appealing because he maintains his own sense of style


Now we're on the bed in my room
We have progressed to being intimate in my bedroom


And I'm about to fill his shoes
I am about to take the place of her boyfriend in terms of physical intimacy


But you say, "No"
However, you refuse or reject my advances


Does he take care of you
Does her boyfriend provide for your needs and well-being


Or could I easily fill his shoes?
Am I capable of satisfying and fulfilling your desires better than he does?


But you say, "No"
Once again, you decline or resist the idea


Now we're just outside of town
We have moved outside the city limits


As you're making your way down
As you are heading towards a certain direction or action


And I'm not trying to stop you, love
I am not attempting to hinder or prevent what you want, my dear


If we're gonna do anything, we might as well just fuck
If we are going to engage in any activity, it might as well be sexual intercourse


Got your tongue pierced anyway
You have your tongue pierced regardless


You in your high tops any day
You wearing your high-top shoes anytime


You in your skinny jeans anyway
You wearing your skinny jeans regardless


You and your fit friends anyway
You and your attractive friends regardless


I'd take them all out any day
I would take all of them on dates anytime


They all got backcombs anyway
They all have teased hairstyles regardless


They all got boyfriends anyway
However, they all have boyfriends regardless




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: George Bedford Daniel, Matthew Timothy Healy, Ross Stewart MacDonald, Adam Brian Thomas Hann

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Lisa Ågren

Petition for NPR to have The 1975 do a new tiny desk concert with the whole band in 2020 !

Edit: its been two years, and a pandemic came in the way - but what about now?

Jefferson Marques

i agree w/ u!

Sultan Al-Jarbou

Yesss!!! Too Shy would be awesome

Lisa Ågren

Sultan Al-Jarbou omg yes!!

Mariano Servat

don't think it's possible with all this epidemic thing yk

Lisa Ågren

themarian2 yeah I know but when it settles maybe 🤞

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M Escalante

NPR pleeeeeeease we need The 1975 to do a new tiny desk, it's been 9 years and it would be amazing, please

avery

its confirmed they're doing one for the promo of the upcoming album!! so excited

M Escalante

@avery Yay

Leah Kahan

@averyI’m pretty sure it got canceled :(

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