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.
And you brought this
'Cause your eyes were born to see
Something going strong
If you're blinded
The shield was all alone
Sing to sleep, going strong
She said all things would end
She wouldn't know
No
When you're nothing
When your eyes were born to see
Something going strong
'Cause your eyes were born to see
Something going strong
If you're blinded
The shield was all alone
Sing to sleep, going strong
She said all things would end
She wouldn't know
No
When you're nothing
When your eyes were born to see
Something going strong
Lyrics submitted by kahlan
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
I was just fucking around. I don't really give a shit.
i dont know what this song is about. but it is a beautiful one. I think those are the wrong lyrics though.
These are the coprrect lyrics (listening to the song right now) It's a great song, one of the better songs from Mashed Potatoes, I wish they made more songs like the earlier ones from the late 80s.
Pie-Faced-Ghoul, how could you be listening to it right now if it's impossible to get the Mashed Potatoes boxed set? And their old demo tapes are now IMPOSSIBlE to find, even Pumpkin Seeds? Get the fuck out of here.
Anyways, this song seems to be a little bit about sex. Just look at the lyrics and think of the title in a sexual way. I'm not a horny bastard, by the way.
@Love is suicide... this song has absolutely jack shit to do about sex you dumb fucker
Love is Suicide, what are you talking about? Mashed Potatoes is not impossible to get. Where the hell do you get your information from? I have all 5 discs in my CD holder as we speak. If you were around when smashingpumpkins.com was up, people in the forums were very often sending and burning to each other. Plus, when billy-corgan.net was up, Mashed Potatoes was available for download (that's where I got it from). I would consider sending it to you, but you seem like a pretty big jerk.
Well, you're actually right. I found it on RSPAA. I already have it you stupid bitch. Now shut the hell up and everything's settled.
And I got my information from some OLD Pumpkins FAQ created by a jerk-off!
Well it's about time you learned your stuff, dumbass. Are you going to stop pretending like you know what you're talking about now?
Lay off on the "dumbass" remark. It makes you sound so clownish. And I am a huge fan of the Smashing Pumpkins, I know more about them now than you'll ever know you damn skeezer.
Yeah, I'm sure you do. But right now, I'm too busy laughing at your pathetic remarks to really care. Hell, I still can't get over the fact that you didn't know Mashed Potatoes was a available! I mean, do you even know who The Smashing Pumpkins are? Oh yeah, their orignal demo tapes are IMPOSSIBLE to find. What an awful fan you are.