Discover the story of the song > Washington Square – the correspondents

The protagonist meets someone in New York who they are attracted to and they start to flirt. They enjoy each other's company and end up making out in the back of a cab. The protagonist experiences strong feelings of lust and may perhaps even be falling in love. The overall message of the song is that even if the relationship doesn't last, it's still worth pursuing because the experience of love and lust is valuable.