Discover the story of the song > Cherry Lips (Go Baby Go!) – Garbage

The protagonist sings about a girl who was young and naive, but gave everything she had to their partner. However, when things got tough, she left. The protagonist describes their partner as delicate and beautiful, with cherry lips and golden curls. The chorus repeats that the partner is delicate in an emotional and physical sense. The bridge talks about the partner holding a candle in their heart and shining a light on hidden parts, while the hook encourages them to go forward and take a second chance. The song ends with the protagonist admiring their partner and telling them to "go baby, go".