Back Seat Lyrics
Atlas Genius
Lyrics
Cold back street
Flicker of a light that I couldn't meet
Olfactory senses breaking down, slowly figures it'd be
Old back seat
Drunken couple take it too far thinking no one could see
Having sex on the street
I'll sell you a feeling, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
I'll sell you a meaning, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
I'll sell you a feeling, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
I'll sell you a meaning, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
Use that door
Words like knives that no longer cut
The world in flames, so small anymore we could fall through the grate
We got time
Gonna waste it all, gonna be fine
We're complicated, but we're as simple as we wanted to be
I'll sell you a feeling, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
I'll sell you a meaning, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
I'll sell you a feeling, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
I'll sell you a meaning, ah ah ah
Oh, whoa
Song & Lyrics Facts
Atlas Genius's song "Back Seat" is a classic indie rock track from the band's debut album, When It Was Now. The album was released in 2013 and features the Australian-born brothers Keith Jeffery (vocals/guitar) and Michael Jeffery (drums).
The genre of the song falls under alternative rock with some pop influences. The lyrics were written by Keith Jeffery and the music was composed by both him and his brother. The song has been praised for its catchy chorus and upbeat tempo, as well as its meaningful lyrics which focus on the idea that love can be found even in the most unlikely places. The song was also featured in an episode of the popular television series Grey’s Anatomy and became one of Atlas Genius' most successful singles. Lyrics such as “I don't need to know what your name is / I just want you here in my back seat” capture the feeling of being young and carefree, making it a timeless anthem for all ages.