Sex
The 1975! Lyrics


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And this is how it starts
You take your shoes off in the back of my van
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 said she's got a boyfriend anyway
There's only minutes before I drop you off
And 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 because he still looks cool
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway

Now we are on the bed in my room
And I'm about to fill his shoes
But you say no
But do you say no
Does he take care of you
Or could I easily fill his shoes
Do you say no
Do you say no

And 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
But 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 hightops anyway
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've all got boyfriends anyway

Overall Meaning

In this song, The 1975 are describing a sexual encounter with a girl who has a boyfriend. The lyrics start with the girl taking off her shoes in the back of the singer's van and him admiring her body. She then suggests that they take advantage of their spare time and engage in some sexual activity. Throughout the song, the singer talks about the girl's boyfriend, questioning if he takes care of her and if he knows what's going on between the two of them. The chorus is repetitive, with the singer acknowledging that the girl has a boyfriend anyway, and they continue to talk and think about sex. The song ends with the two of them outside of town, and the singer suggesting that they might as well have sex if they're going to do anything at all.


The lyrics to this song are quite straightforward, and the meaning is relatively clear. The band has described this song as being about "lust and love," with the character of the singer being somewhat confused about his feelings for the girl he is with. The repetition of the line "she's got a boyfriend anyway" serves to remind the listener that this is a potentially problematic situation, and that the singer is aware of this fact.


Line by Line Meaning

And this is how it starts
The beginning of a night of physical intimacy


You take your shoes off in the back of my van
A reference to the transition from a formal setting to a relaxed, intimate one


My shirt looks so good When it's just hanging off your back
Physical attraction between the two parties involved


And she said use your hands and my spare time
The desire for physical intimacy and the mutual interest in each other's company


We've got one thing in common it's this tongue of mine
The mutual attraction and desire for physical pleasure


She said she's got a boyfriend anyway
The acknowledgement of a third party involved in the situation


There's only minutes before I drop you off
The limited amount of time left for physical intimacy before departure


And all we seem to do it talk about sex
The subject of conversation revolving around physical intimacy


I love your friend when I saw his film
Physical attraction or admiration for a friend of the person involved


He's got a funny face but I like that because he still looks cool
Physical appearance does not necessarily dictate attraction


Now we are on the bed in my room
Transition to the setting for physical intimacy


And I'm about to fill his shoes
The potential for the person involved to take the place of the third party in the relationship


But you say no
The refusal or hesitancy to engage in physical intimacy


Does he take care of you Or could I easily fill his shoes
The questioning of the quality of the current relationship and the potential for the person involved to satisfy the same needs


And now we're just outside of town
Movement towards a more secluded area for physical intimacy


And you're making your way down
The progression of physical intimacy towards intercourse


And I'm not trying to stop you love But if we're gonna do anything we might as well just fuck
The disregard for the current relationship and the desire for physical pleasure


You've got your tongue pierced anyway
Physical traits that are desirable or attractive to the person involved


You in your hightops anyway
Physical characteristics that are attractive, regardless of the context or setting


You in your skinny jeans anyway
Physical attributes that are desirable or attractive to the person involved


You and your fit friends anyway
The attraction or desire for multiple individuals in a social circle


I'd take them all out any day
The desire for physical intimacy with multiple individuals in a social circle


They've all got back combs anyway
Physical traits or characteristics that are attractive or desirable to the person involved


You've all got boyfriends anyway
Acknowledgment of the existence of other parties involved in the situation




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROSS MACDONALD, ADAM HANN, GEORGE DANIEL, MATTHEW HEALY

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@Babysuncreen

And this is how it starts
You take your shoes off in the back of my van
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 said she's got a boyfriend anyway

There's only minutes before I drop you off
And 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 because he still looks cool
She's got a boyfriend anyway
She's got a boyfriend anyway

Now we are on the bed in my room
And I'm about to fill his shoes
But you say no
But do you say no
Does he take care of you
Or could I easily fill his shoes
Do you say no
Do you say no

And 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
But 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 hightops anyway
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've all got boyfriends anyway



@ouijabored000

***** Mate, I've been told multiple times that I act like I'm 20. I know that I'm mature enough. How did you draw the conclusion that I'm not mature in the first place? In addition, how do you say, "maybe im not talking about you? im just saying that most 13 year olds are not mature enough for this shit," then say that I'm not mature enough? You just contradicted yourself, whether you noticed it or not, it happened.
And, no, my "long fucking rant" was not about how I was mature enough, I was defending the user you had replied to and was defending them and 13 year olds alike.

But aside from that, the point I'm trying to get across to you is that a lot of 13 year olds understand the basics of the world already. They know that sex causes pregnancy and STDs, they know that disagreements between countries may cause war, they know that violence causes punishment and perhaps jail time, drugs cause horrendous things like death... And a great majority of us have indeed started puberty. Hell, The great majority of children in my class started in fifth grade.

And yes, every 13 year old has a different state of mind. Every single human being has a different state of mind and perspective on this world, no matter what their age is. All humans are entirely different, complex creatures. What I'm saying it that some 13 years olds understand what's good for them and what's bad for them. Some 27 year olds don't know what's good and bad for them, others do. Some 44 year olds don't know what's good and bad for them, others do. 60, 70, 80, 90, etc. Now, perhaps, unless the world ends or we all kill one another before surviving the consciousness shift, one day there will be a time when people are assessed by how "mature" they are or how much they understand the world.. Perhaps, then, 18 will no longer be the age that everyone has full freedom. Of course, many, many people abuse this freedom. Hence they are not mature enough.

Now I'm ranting.

You understand, right?



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@alexcopeman2643

Whenever I hear matty sing "Does He take care of you?" I die

@sarahmore4146

Wow love it get turned on

@FireInTheSoul

Same

@paulnazhasquarepants7141

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@cosmicrae

This song hits hard

@wishingwell_333

i jus sang along to it and it hurt like whoa not even the lyrics are relatable to me jus something there

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@cronenbergfilm

why am I feeling nostalgic

@kenialeonguerrero2401

me 2

@cinditaneca254

OMG ME TOO!!!!

@SISTERHANNA

heard this song for the first time yesterday and it brings me back?¿ to like 2 years ago? Idfk

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