Rolling Stone noted that drummer Nathan Followill rips a joint on-stage each time the band plays this song live.
Milk
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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Tell me the one about the friend you knew
And the last good night that we toasted too
Salty leave
Stay for me, stay for me
We drank wine in the matinee
And the spotlight showed what it chased away
Stay for me
She saw my comb over, her hourglass body
She has problems with drinking milk
And being school tardy
She'll loan you her toothbrush
She'll bar tend your party
Kill me, kill me
I called and called, but I can't get through
Said he's on his own, but his own is you
Kill me
She saw my comb over, her hourglass body
She has problems with drinking milk
And being school tardy
She'll loan you her toothbrush
She'll bar tend your party
She saw my comb over, her hourglass body
She has problems with drinking milk
And being school tardy
She'll loan you her toothbrush
She'll bar tend your party
(hm hm hm hm hm hm hm hm hm)
The song "Milk" by Kings of Leon is about a relationship that is struggling due to one person's addiction and the other person's inability to handle it. The lyrics begin with "Salty leave, salty leave" which is a reference to someone crying and leaving salty tears behind. The singer then asks the other person to tell a story about a friend they knew who had a great last night together before they parted ways. This is possibly a reference to their own relationship and the singer wanting to relive a good moment from it.
The next line "Stay for me, stay for me" is a plea to the other person to not leave or give up on the relationship. The two of them drank wine together in a matinee but the spotlight revealed what it chased away. This could be a reference to their own problems being brought to light or the spotlight being a metaphor for their issues being exposed in public.
The next part of the song describes the woman as having an hourglass body and having problems with drinking milk and being tardy for school. This could be a description of someone who is struggling with growing up and taking responsibility for their actions. She is willing to loan out her toothbrush and bartend a party, suggesting that she tries to be helpful to others but may neglect herself. The final line "Kill me" is a dramatic expression of frustration and perhaps a desire to forget their problems.
Line by Line Meaning
Salty leave, salty leave
The salty ocean water is leaving, a metaphor for the ending of something.
Tell me the one about the friend you knew
And the last good night that we toasted too
Share a story about a past friendship and a memorable night of celebration.
Stay for me, stay for me
The singer is pleading for someone to stay with them.
We drank wine in the matinee
And the spotlight showed what it chased away
They drank wine during a daytime show, and the stage lights temporarily removed everything else from their minds.
She saw my comb over, her hourglass body
She has problems with drinking milk
And being school tardy
She'll loan you her toothbrush
She'll bar tend your party
Describing a woman the artist has met, who has physical qualities that attract him, but also character flaws like lateness and lactose intolerance, and is nevertheless friendly and accomodating.
Kill me, kill me
An expression of intense emotion, perhaps wanting to be put out of one's misery.
I called and called, but I can't get through
Said he's on his own, but his own is you
The singer tries to contact someone, but they can't get a response because that person is preoccupied with someone else who they spend all their time with.
She saw my comb over, her hourglass body
She has problems with drinking milk
And being school tardy
She'll loan you her toothbrush
She'll bar tend your party
Same as before, seems like an important refrain.
(hm hm hm hm hm hm hm hm hm)
Interlude with no lyrics.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Followill, Ivan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Salty leave, salty leave
Tell me the one about the friend you knew
And the last good night that we toasted too
Salty leave
Stay for me, stay for me
We drank wine in the matinee
And the spotlight showed what it chased away
Stay for me
She saw my comb over, her hourglass body
She has problems with drinking milk
And being school tardy
She'll loan you her toothbrush
She'll bar tend your party
Kill me, kill me
I called and called, but I can't get through
Said he's on his own, but his own is you
Kill me
She saw my comb over, her hourglass body
She has problems with…
@melasburycarriers
im 62 years old and the is the best group in a long time,love it
@leonarddobson7856
67 now me and can't stop playing their whole back catalogue I've turned into a fucking addict teehee 😏💉
@maxchur
Leonard Dobson please consider never commenting ever again, especially with emojis
@skyin5674
@@leonarddobson7856 yeah please don't comment with weird emojis
@quitanero
Last great rock band
@everything777
@@maxchur you're a meanie
@rogue8778
I'll never get sick of this song as long as I live.
@davidthackray2876
Listened for 1st time today . It's fucking wank. Verbal diarrhoea. U need to check yourself before u reck your self. Try a bit of Wham
@linalove1270
Same !! 10+ years now
@mercurialshift5793
Kings of Leon got me through so many dark times in my life