At Least Not Yet
Pepper Coyote Lyrics
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They seem nice but who exactly was that coming through the door
I don't mind them being into their own thing but how do I say
That′s not for me at least not yet
Boy I sure can pick em, already our fourth date
Hasn't stood me up once, doesn't show up late
At the coffee counter talking and it turns blue
What gives you the vapors, baby what are you into
They whisper to me one thing that can bring them to their knees
It′s the sound of someone stirring a bowl of mac and cheese
Did I hear that right, well I′m not sure
They seem nice but who exactly was that coming through the door
I don't mind them being into their own thing but how do I say
That′s not for me at least not yet
(Oh no, not yet)
Now we're back at my place, thought we′d play a game
Pull out my collection, now which one will they name
Points a finger at Twister says baby you oughta know
That game really gets me going much more than your average Joe
I gasp and ask is there anything else that gets you rigid as a post
Say, well maybe just one thing and that's
Getting railed by twenty ghosts
Did I hear that right, well I′m not sure
They seem nice but who exactly was that coming through the door
I don't mind them being into their own thing but how do I say
That's not for me at least not yet
(Give me one now)
Oh what are the chances the two of us would meet
Can′t they like something common like tentacles or double-Ds
And now I got them worried, do I need them to change
Will this be our undoing, is their spookly kink too strange
Well maybe I′m not quite prepared for ghosts and ghouls just yet
But put on that macaroni honey and maybe you'll get me wet
Did I hear that right, well I′m not sure
They seem nice but who exactly was that coming through the door
I don't mind them being into their own thing but how do I say
That′s not for me at least not yet
Pepper Coyote's song At Least Not Yet is a comical yet insightful commentary on the complexity of sexual kinks and fetishes in romantic relationships. The singer is on his fourth date with someone who is seemingly perfect for him but with a quirky and unconventional fetish. The song begins with the singer overhearing something that he is not sure he heard right as his date enters the room. The implication is that the date may not be entirely 'vanilla,' and this makes the singer feel a little uncomfortable. He likes the person and enjoys spending time with him, but he is unsure if he is ready to explore his partner's kinks.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's date has some rather unusual fetishes that he is very comfortable with. For instance, the date gets turned on by the sound of someone stirring mac and cheese, and they also enjoy getting "railed by twenty ghosts." Despite the singer's discomfort with these fantasies, he is willing to consider them in the future. However, he is not ready to explore them just yet, hence the repetitive chorus 'that's not for me at least not yet.'
What makes At Least Not Yet a remarkable piece of music is the balance between the humorous and insightful commentary on the complexity of human sexuality. Pepper Coyote's lyrics encourage listeners to understand that everyone has their quirks, preferences, and fantasies, and it's okay not to be into everything. Sometimes, it takes a little time and patience to open our minds and hearts to new experiences, but ultimately, it's better to be curious and explore than to dismiss things out of hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I hear that right, well I’m not sure
I am confused about what I just heard
They seem nice but who exactly was that coming through the door
I am unsure who just entered the room, but they seem pleasant
I don’t mind them being into their own thing but how do I say
I accept and respect their interests, but I am not yet comfortable participating in them
That’s not for me at least not yet
I am not interested in engaging in their interests presently
Boy I sure can pick em, already our fourth date
I am on my fourth date with this person who I find interesting
Hasn’t stood me up once, doesn’t show up late
This person has been reliable and respectful with my time
At the coffee counter talking and it turns blue
Our conversation took an unexpected and potentially uncomfortable turn
What gives you the vapors, baby what are you into
What interests or excites you? I am curious to know
They whisper to me one thing that can bring them to their knees
They share a personal interest that excites them deeply
It’s the sound of someone stirring a bowl of mac and cheese
Their interest is listening to the sound of mac and cheese being stirred
Now we’re back at my place, thought we’d play a game
We have returned to my home and I suggest we play a game
Pull out my collection, now which one will they name
I show them my game collection and ask which one they want to play
Points a finger at Twister says baby you oughta know
They choose to play Twister and suggest we play it
That game really gets me going much more than your average Joe
Playing Twister excites them more than most other activities
I gasp and ask is there anything else that gets you rigid as a post
I react with surprise and ask if there are any other activities that excite them greatly
Say, well maybe just one thing and that’s
They reveal another interest that arouses them
Getting railed by twenty ghosts
Their interest is having sexual encounters with multiple ghosts
Oh what are the chances the two of us would meet
I reflect on the odds of us having met and being in a romantic situation together
Can’t they like something common like tentacles or double-Ds
I express a desire for this person to have more common interests, rather than their unique ones
And now I got them worried, do I need them to change
They are concerned that I do not accept their interests and are worried if they need to change for me
Will this be our undoing, is their spookly kink too strange
They contemplate whether their unique interests will ruin our relationship
Well maybe I’m not quite prepared for ghosts and ghouls just yet
I acknowledge that I am not yet comfortable with their interest in ghosts and ghouls
But put on that macaroni honey and maybe you'll get me wet
I jokingly suggest that their interest in macaroni may arouse me
Writer(s): Jared Michael Clark
Contributed by Taylor L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.