In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Some people seem to think
They always know what's best for you
Their little minds try to
Create a world to keep you still
The bolt is thrown, the cage is locked
You saw this, don't you lie
At first you cry and then you hate
Those people stole your will
Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
No nothing
Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you breed my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore
So you just sit there stuck
Afraid to risk reality
Afraid to cause yourself more pain
To face insanity
But nothing ventured, nothing gained
You see, your fear's your cage
You beg for help but you're alone
Stuck in a helpless rage
Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
(It's me)
(I see)
(Please)
(Let me out I'm petrified)
Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
C'mon
Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you breath my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you breath my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore
They always know what's best for you
Their little minds try to
Create a world to keep you still
The bolt is thrown, the cage is locked
You saw this, don't you lie
At first you cry and then you hate
Those people stole your will
Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
No nothing
Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you breed my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore
So you just sit there stuck
Afraid to risk reality
Afraid to cause yourself more pain
To face insanity
But nothing ventured, nothing gained
You see, your fear's your cage
You beg for help but you're alone
Stuck in a helpless rage
Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
(It's me)
(I see)
(Please)
(Let me out I'm petrified)
Do as you are told
And maybe then we'll let you out
You might be dead and cold
You might be full of doubt
Don't try to escape
'Cause you don't have nowhere to go
If nothing is your fate
There's no scenario
C'mon
Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you breath my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you stain my brain?
My eyes are blurry
And I can't see you anymore
Do you call my name?
Do you breath my pain?
My heart is bloody
And I can't take it anymore
Lyrics submitted by hyphenelle
Do You Call My Name Lyrics as written by Orris Gregorie Warner Daniel Ticotin
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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