Sex
Little Giants Lyrics


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And this is how it starts
You take your shoes off in the back of my van
Yeah my shirt looks so good
When it's just hanging 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's got a boyfriend anyway

There's only minutes before I drop you off
All we seem to do is talk about sex
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway

I loved 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
And 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

You've 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've all got back combs anyway
You all got boyfriends anyway

Overall Meaning

In Little Giants's song "Sex", the singer begins by describing a sexual encounter with a woman in the back of his van. He admires her, saying that even his shirt looks good when it's hanging off her back, before she tells him they have one thing in common, indicating a mutual attraction. Despite her having a boyfriend, they continue to talk about sex, and minutes before he drops her off, they end up in his bed. However, she stops him from proceeding, and they leave the house to make their way back into town. The singer seems resigned to their situation, acknowledging that they are both consenting adults and suggesting that they should just have sex anyway, regardless of the fact that she has a boyfriend.


The song's lyrics have a strong focus on sex and desire, with the singer painting an intimate picture of the encounter. However, what stands out most is the sense of attachment the singer has to the woman, despite her having a boyfriend. He appears sensitive to her needs, asking if her boyfriend takes care of her and indicating that he would like to be with her not just for sex, but in a deeper, more meaningful way. This adds a layer of complexity to the song's exploration of sexuality, and makes it easy for listeners to relate to the experiences and emotions at hand.


Line by Line Meaning

And this is how it starts
The beginning of a potential sexual encounter between two people.


You take your shoes off in the back of my van
Setting the scene for a private and intimate moment between the two individuals.


Yeah my shirt looks so good When it's just hanging off your back
A compliment towards the other person's appearance and a suggestive remark about the possibility of them having sex.


And she said use your hands and my spare time We've got one thing in common, it's this tongue of mine She's got a boyfriend anyway
The other person expresses a desire to engage in sexual activity with the singer, despite having a boyfriend.


There's only minutes before I drop you off All we seem to do is talk about sex She's got a boyfriend anyway She's got a boyfriend anyway
Despite talking about sex frequently, the other person still has a boyfriend, which creates a sense of tension and conflict.


I loved 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
The singer expresses an attraction towards the other person's friend, but acknowledges that the person they are interested in still has a boyfriend.


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
The singer attempts to initiate sexual activity with the other person, but is rejected. The singer questions whether the other person's boyfriend is meeting their needs and if they could be a better partner.


Now we're just outside of town And you're making your way down She's got a boyfriend anyway She's got a boyfriend anyway
The two individuals are further from civilization and potentially more secluded, increasing the possibility of sexual activity. Despite this, the other person still has a boyfriend.


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
The singer acknowledges the other person's desires and suggests engaging in sexual activity, despite the knowledge that the other person still has a boyfriend.


You've 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've all got back combs anyway You all got boyfriends anyway
The singer compliments the other person's physical appearance and suggests being interested in their friends as well, but acknowledges that they all have boyfriends.




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@megscott3267

such an amazing cover. i have been playing it full volume in the car on repeat 😻 well done loves.

@jeffreyau9751

Please do USSR National Anthem.

@4MARQU3Z

HOW DID I JUST FIND THIS NOW. I’M SO I LOVE RIGHT NOW.

@abbie794

THIS IS AMAZING!!! Heard it on Spotify and HAD to come here! Keep it up! ❤️

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You're back?! Thank you guys!

@DavidMarcilloCoronado

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@julianavarela3138

this is sooo good! def gonna check out your other stuff

@TheMarcusprivitt

are those steel drums?! 1:15

@LittleGiants

Yeah man! Sampled though x

@pietrotagliabue1561

Sex it's my fauvorite song ever , and THIS is sooooo amazing , i can't stop listen it , i love you guys, thank you so so much for it

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