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.
(Ooh baby, come and talk to me)
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
The way you looked at me tells me you're sorry
You walked by me
Whispering you love me
When I tried to hold you tight
You pulled away but you wanted me to stay
Instead you ran away
Baby, talk to me
Let's stop playing games, don't turn away from me
Just look me straight in the eyes
Don't try to sweet-talk me
With those nasty words you say
Baby, just be real and tell me how you feel, baby
(Ooh baby, come and talk to me) yeah, together
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
The way you tricked me, you know that wasn't right, ooh
You tried to fix it but all we did was fight
Because I gave you everything
I had to give
If you know it's worth the fight
We gotta compromise, baby, talk to me
And tell me what's wrong
Come sit down next to me
And let me feel the vibe you on
Come lay your head on me
And everything will be alright
But we must communicate
Tomorrow it could be too late
(Ooh baby, come and talk to me)
Together we can work this out (don't tell me, baby)
We gotta love thing we're talking about
'Cause I love you boy
And I need you here
Together we can make this thing work out
To think about
What we could miss
Makes me want to lose my mind
Talk to me
Come on, come on, come on
Talk to me
Oh
Oh
Makes me want to trade, baby
(Ooh baby, come and talk to me) (baby, talk to me baby)
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
Talk to me, baby, baby
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about (talk to me baby, talk to me baby)
Ooh baby, come and talk to me, together
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about (talk to me baby, talk to me baby)
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
(I'm talking to you, talking to you, baby)
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
(Talk to you baby, talk to you baby)
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
The way you looked at me tells me you're sorry
You walked by me
Whispering you love me
When I tried to hold you tight
You pulled away but you wanted me to stay
Instead you ran away
Baby, talk to me
Let's stop playing games, don't turn away from me
Just look me straight in the eyes
Don't try to sweet-talk me
With those nasty words you say
Baby, just be real and tell me how you feel, baby
(Ooh baby, come and talk to me) yeah, together
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
The way you tricked me, you know that wasn't right, ooh
You tried to fix it but all we did was fight
Because I gave you everything
I had to give
If you know it's worth the fight
We gotta compromise, baby, talk to me
And tell me what's wrong
Come sit down next to me
And let me feel the vibe you on
Come lay your head on me
And everything will be alright
But we must communicate
Tomorrow it could be too late
(Ooh baby, come and talk to me)
Together we can work this out (don't tell me, baby)
We gotta love thing we're talking about
'Cause I love you boy
And I need you here
Together we can make this thing work out
To think about
What we could miss
Makes me want to lose my mind
Talk to me
Come on, come on, come on
Talk to me
Oh
Oh
Makes me want to trade, baby
(Ooh baby, come and talk to me) (baby, talk to me baby)
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
Talk to me, baby, baby
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about (talk to me baby, talk to me baby)
Ooh baby, come and talk to me, together
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about (talk to me baby, talk to me baby)
Talk to me baby, talk to me baby
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
(I'm talking to you, talking to you, baby)
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
(Talk to you baby, talk to you baby)
Ooh baby, come and talk to me
Together we can work this out
We gotta love thing we're talking about
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