Riley and the Roxies is a recording artist/producer from Los Angeles, CA. W… Read Full Bio ↴Riley and the Roxies is a recording artist/producer from Los Angeles, CA. With influences ranging from garage band's from the 1960s, early Motown recordings, all the way to the roots rockers of the late 70s, and early 1980s, Riley and the Roxies sound could be described as a cross between California and New York rock n' roll. His music has been featured in shows like MTV's Underemployed, and ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars.

Perfume
Riley and the Roxies Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Your perfume
Has got me in a daze
Calling all the shots
I just want to stay
I just want you
I just want you
I just want you

I love the color of your dress
Sitting on the steps
I'm trying to impress
Giving you my best
I just wanted you
I just wanted you
I just wanted you

I love the color of your eyes
The moment when we met
Sitting on the steps
I'm trying to impress
'Cause I just wanted you
I just wanted you
I still want you

You're my type
You could understand
You could be my girl
I could be your man

You're my type
You could understand
You could be the girl
I could be the man

You're my type
You could understand
You could be my girl
I could be your man

You're my type
You could understand
You could be the girl
I could be the man

I love the color of your eyes
The moment when we met
Sitting on the steps
I'm trying to impress

'Cause I just wanted you
I just wanted you
I just wanted you
'Cause I just wanted you

So come on, come on
Let's stay up all night
Come on, come on
Let's stay up all night
Come on, come on
Let's stay up all night
Come on, come on
Let's stay up all night
Come on, come on
Let's stay up all night
Come on, come on
Let's stay up all night

Come on, come on

Let's stay up all night
You got me in a daze

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Perfume" by Riley and the Roxies depict the overwhelming effect that someone's presence can have on the singer. The scent of their perfume puts them in a daze and they find themselves completely captivated by this person. They express a strong desire to be with them and to impress them. The singer describes how they love the color of the person's dress and their eyes, emphasizing the moment when they first met.

The chorus suggests that the singer sees this person as their ideal type, someone who understands them and could potentially be their partner. The repetition of the line "You're my type, you could understand, you could be my girl, I could be your man" reinforces this desire for a connection and relationship. The singer acknowledges the initial attraction and continues to express their longing for this person throughout the song.

Overall, "Perfume" is a song about infatuation and the longing for connection with someone who has left a lasting impression on the singer.

Line by Line Meaning

Your perfume
The scent you wear

Has got me in a daze
Has captured my attention completely

Calling all the shots
Taking control of the situation

I just want to stay
I just want to be with you

I just want you
I desire only you

I love the color of your dress
I adore the hue of your outfit

Sitting on the steps
Seated on the staircase

I'm trying to impress
I'm making an effort to make a good impression

Giving you my best
Displaying my finest qualities

I just wanted you
I desired you strongly

I love the color of your eyes
I adore the shade of your eyes

The moment when we met
The instance we first encountered each other

Sitting on the steps
Seated on the staircase

I'm trying to impress
I'm making an effort to make a good impression

'Cause I just wanted you
Because I strongly desired you

I just wanted you
I desired you strongly

I still want you
I still desire you

You're my type
You fit my preferences

You could understand
You have the ability to comprehend

You could be my girl
You could be my romantic partner

I could be your man
I could be your romantic partner

You're my type
You fit my preferences

You could understand
You have the ability to comprehend

You could be the girl
You could be the romantic partner

I could be the man
I could be the romantic partner

You're my type
You fit my preferences

You could understand
You have the ability to comprehend

You could be my girl
You could be my romantic partner

I could be your man
I could be your romantic partner

You're my type
You fit my preferences

You could understand
You have the ability to comprehend

You could be the girl
You could be the romantic partner

I could be the man
I could be the romantic partner

I love the color of your eyes
I adore the shade of your eyes

The moment when we met
The instance we first encountered each other

Sitting on the steps
Seated on the staircase

I'm trying to impress
I'm making an effort to make a good impression

'Cause I just wanted you
Because I strongly desired you

So come on, come on
Therefore, let's go