P Plates is, in Ruby’s words, a ‘semi-love song’ about navigating having a crush when you’re growing up. She talks about learning what you want in a casual way:
P Plates has a bit of a special place I guess, because it’s about dating when you’re younger and you figure out what you want and then may...
[Verse 1]
I'd really like you to know
I made it all the way to your show
To watch you play then bail home
Couldn't stay for cones 'cause I drove
It really sucks being on P plates
'Cause you never get to stay up late
If there's something on really far away
Easy, you can just come back to my place
[Pre-Chorus]
I've been watching you for a while
And I'm really digging your new hairstyle
Would you maybe wanna catch up for a coupla' beers?
'Cause I've been waiting for a night like this
[Chorus]
Yeah, let's catch up for a coupla' coupla's
We can get pissed and get to know each other
'Cause you know that I'm just a bird with picky taste
Who has taken a liking to your face
And if it don't work out then we can still be best mates
[Verse 2]
I'm a greater casual fling
I like to sleep in all morning
We can go for a swim
But, honey, let's not make it boring
Just thought I should let you know that
'Cause the looks you're giving
Are a little telling
You're the only bloke I'm into here
[Pre-Chorus]
And we're actually getting on really well
Blushing when you're laughing at the jokes I tell
Feeling your arm slide around my waist
I'm backing what's happening, fuckin' hell
[Chorus]
Yeah, let's catch up for a coupla' coupla's
We can get pissed and get to know each other
'Cause you know that I'm just a bird with picky taste
Who has taken a liking to your face
And if it don't work out then we can still be best mates
[Bridge]
Oh yeah, like that, darlin'
Oh yeah, like that, darlin'
Oh yeah, like that, darlin'
Oh yeah, like that, darlin'
[Outro]
Later to now, call me when you're feeling it
I gotta bounce, but I was really into it
Forgot to say that I was going on tour
Baby, maybe one day I'll be yours
P Plates was written by Brad Heald & George Georgiadis & Chris Collins & Ruby Fields.
P Plates was produced by Chris Collins.
Ruby Fields released P Plates on Mon Aug 07 2017.
I hope it’s a song for everyone, whether you’re young now, or you’re looking back, namely it’s about not being able to get on the beers because you’re on your P’s and having flings that you’re not really sure about but you’re still always down to grab a beer anyway.