Make Out Song
The Rosebuds Lyrics


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Put down those car keys
And come back to bed
Wait in the far east
There's nothing left
No, nothing left

And off with the make up
Let's see your eyes
You're heavy, so sweet
By my side
Let's leave this lonely tease
Tonight

True love is more than
A make out song
Waited to tell you
Way too long
Wait a little bit

We've been forever
For two years now
First time I kissed you
I almost died




So maybe there's more than love tonight
So maybe sometime

Overall Meaning

The Rosebuds's song "Make Out Song" is a romantic and nostalgic track that speaks to the complexities of love and intimacy. The song begins with a request to "put down those car keys" and return to bed with the singer, suggesting a desire for physical closeness and a sense of comfort and companionship. The mention of "nothing left" in the far east could be interpreted as a sense of disillusionment or loss, but the overall tone is one of yearning and a longing for connection.


The second verse suggests a desire for authenticity and vulnerability in the relationship, with a request to remove makeup and "see your eyes." The language here is sensual and intimate, with a focus on the physical sensations of being with someone heavy and sweet by one's side. The repetition of "tonight" emphasizes the immediacy and urgency of this moment, as the singer longs to leave behind the loneliness and uncertainty of the past and embrace the possibility of true love.


The chorus reinforces this theme, asserting that "true love is more than a make out song" and imploring the listener to wait a little bit longer for something real and enduring. The bridge references the past, noting that the couple has been together for two years and that the first kiss was almost overwhelming in its power. The final line - "so maybe sometime" - suggests a willingness to embrace the unknown and take a chance on love despite the risks and uncertainties.


Line by Line Meaning

Put down those car keys
Stop trying to leave and come back to bed with me


And come back to bed
Come lay with me in bed


Wait in the far east
Stay in this moment of passion


There's nothing left
There's no need to do anything else except be together


No, nothing left
Nothing else matters right now


And off with the make-up
Take off the mask and show me the real you


Let's see your eyes
I want to see your true emotions


You're heavy, so sweet
You have a weight on your shoulders but you are also so kind and caring


By my side
Stay close to me


Let's leave this lonely tease
We don't have to be alone anymore, we can be together


Tonight
Right now in this moment


True love is more than a make out song
Our love is deeper than just physical intimacy


Waited to tell you, way too long
I have been holding back my feelings for too long


Wait a little bit
Let's take our time and enjoy this moment


We've been together for two years now
We have been in a committed relationship for a while now


First time I kissed you, I almost died
Our first kiss was so powerful and intense


So maybe there's more than love tonight
Perhaps our physical intimacy can deepen our emotional connection


So maybe sometime
We can explore our relationship in new ways




Lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ivan Howard, Kelly Crisp

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