Matthew Sweeney on guitar and vocals.
Travis S… Read Full Bio ↴From Keswick, Ontario.
Matthew Sweeney on guitar and vocals.
Travis Stokl on drums.
Feurd Ian Robertson Moore on guitar, and keys.
Frankie Figliomeni on Bass
Propinquity
The Elwins Lyrics
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I’ve seen my share of girls and well, there has been no one like you
Your smile makes me forget my worries while your eyes say I love you
My heart is jumping arms goose-bumping and it’s only been a minute or two
I can’t help but wonder if you will slip away just like the rest
What if we had met from the start would my words come out then fall apart
And while we’re mingling I’ll hold you near to me
Because it feels like when you’re around it’s a good thing I have found
A pocket full of dried fruit peels I prefer to potpourri
It’s just the pattern of the rose that is tingling my nose
And each day is four until the day I get to see you more
If it’s a dream I’m in well I don’t ever wanna wake up
I can’t help but wonder if you will slip away just like the rest
What if we had met from the start would my words come out then fall apart
It feels like when you’re around it’s a good thing I have found
And while were mingling I hold you near to me
Because it feels like when you’re around it’s a good thing I have found
I hope you can tell that I mean you only well
You get inside my head and I want to be with you
And as the days go by I sit and wish that I was the guy who found you first
If I had it any other way than I’m having today I would be so happy and excited
The Elwins's song Propinquity appears to be a love song, where the singer expresses his feelings towards someone special in his life. The song begins with the singer expressing his hope that the person is not riding a bicycle made for two, which is a reference to a romantic activity involving two people. The singer then goes on to express his admiration for the person, describing how their smile can make him forget his worries and how his heart is jumping with excitement when he is near them. He also mentions his fear of them slipping away, as it has happened with others before.
The song’s chorus talks about how the singer feels around this person, saying that he has found a good thing when they are around. He wonders if he would have been able to express himself better if they had met earlier, and whether the outcome would have been different. The second verse talks about how the person makes him feel, comparing the scent of dried fruit peels to that of potpourri, and how being around this person makes the singer's days feel complete.
Line by Line Meaning
I sure hope that you’re not riding on a bicycle for two
I hope you're not already in a relationship with someone else
I’ve seen my share of girls and well, there has been no one like you
I've had relationships before, but you're different and special
Your smile makes me forget my worries while your eyes say I love you
When you smile at me, it's like everything else doesn't matter and I feel loved
My heart is jumping arms goose-bumping and it’s only been a minute or two
I feel so excited and nervous next to you, even though we just met
I can’t help but wonder if you will slip away just like the rest
I'm afraid that you might not feel the same way about me and leave like my past relationships
What if we had met from the start would my words come out then fall apart
If we had known each other longer, would I still be able to express myself to you?
It feels like when you’re around it’s a good thing I have found
Being with you feels right and makes me happy
And while we’re mingling I’ll hold you near to me
While we're spending time together, I want to be physically close to you
A pocket full of dried fruit peels I prefer to potpourri
I like simple things like dried fruit peels instead of fancier options like potpourri
It’s just the pattern of the rose that is tingling my nose
The smell of roses makes me feel happy and romantic
And each day is four until the day I get to see you more
Time passes slowly for me until we can spend more time together
If it’s a dream I’m in well I don’t ever wanna wake up
Being with you feels so perfect, it almost feels like a dream and I never want to lose it
I hope you can tell that I mean you only well
I want you to know that I have good intentions towards you and care about you
You get inside my head and I want to be with you
You're always on my mind and I want to be in a relationship with you
And as the days go by I sit and wish that I was the guy who found you first
I feel so lucky to have found you, but I also wish that we had met earlier
If I had it any other way than I’m having today I would be so happy and excited
I'm so happy and excited with you in my life, and I wouldn't want it any other way
Contributed by Sophia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gpoop23
I think skating around a rink is a perfect allegory for The Elwins' music. It's upbeat and energetic, but at the same time very relaxing.
gpoop23
+Utkarsh Verma So far I haven't found any. The Elwins' style is truly unique.
Utkarsh Verma
+gpoop23 That is such a great description. I want an entire playlist of songs that match that description. Any suggestions? Besides The Elwins of course.
Matthew Duggan
You guys are great. Can't deny good music when you hear it!
Courtney Jones
You've easily become one of my favorite bands. So fantastic :)))
gpoop23
You guys are so amazing! Your music is just so chill and happy.
theflyingmusician1
Really love this :) Wish the vocals were a bit higher in the mix, but really awesome!!
Chancellor Slavens
You guys are so good it makes me wanna cry! :)
Gavin Lanteigne
ever since I heard them at my summer camp I've been hooked on their music
Jacqueline Davis
Amazing!