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.
Drink. Drink. Drink. Drink. Don't Think. Drive. Kill. Get drunk a lot. And work 40 hours a week. Spend half your time. Hung over, sick and weak. Make sure to tell yourself that this is cool. And make sure to tell yourself that you have no choice. And make sure to tell your friends that they drive you to it. And that you can quit anytime that you want, anytime. You can quit anytime that you want. You can quit anytime. You can quit anytime, anytime. Drink. Drink. Drink. Drink. Don't Think. Drive. Kill. Party down, party down. Drinkin' til you can't even see. ...In your car with your buddies. And wrap it around a tree. Make sure to tell yourself that this is cool. And make sure to tell yourself that you have no choice. And make sure to tell your friends that they drive you to it. And that you can quit anytime that you want. You can quit anytime that you want. You can quit anytime that you want. You can quit. You can quit. You can quit. Make sure to tell yourself that this is cool. And make sure to tell yourself that you have no choice. And make sure to tell your friends that they drive you to it. And that you can quit anytime that you want. Anytime. You can quit anytime that you want. You can quit anytime that you want. You can quit anytime. Drink. Drink. Drink. Drink. Don't Think. Drive. Kill. Feelin' pretty petty. Lying cold in a hospital bed. Busted car, busted head. You had a friend but now he's dead. Make sure to tell yourself that this is cool. And make sure to tell yourself that you have no choice. And make sure to tell your friends that they drive you to it. And that you can quit anytime that you want. Anytime. You can quit anytime that you want. You can quit anytime that you want. You can quit Anytime. Anytime, anytime
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