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.
To the friends in my head
Let it never be said
That they work
That they work for nothing
To the name on my chest
I accept all requests
To work
Yes, to work, for no one
If this is my public I'm ready for you
If this is my public I'm turning the screw
And anyone who makes silly last requests
Has missed the whole point of just being dead
And can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
And the high-speed line doing fine
To the blood in my veins
And the buds in my brains
Let them work
Let them work, for nothing
Say please, please say please
Take tour ticket
And don't breathe
Perfect hair, perfect hair works for no one
If this is my public I'm ready for you
If this is my public I'm turning the screw
And anyone who makes silly last requests
Has missed the whole point of perplexed best
And can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
And the high-speed line still doing fine
And the sound of my keys turning round
Is the sound of the curse of the underground
And can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
And the high-speed line doing fine
Let it never be said
That they work
That they work for nothing
To the name on my chest
I accept all requests
To work
Yes, to work, for no one
If this is my public I'm ready for you
If this is my public I'm turning the screw
And anyone who makes silly last requests
Has missed the whole point of just being dead
And can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
And the high-speed line doing fine
To the blood in my veins
And the buds in my brains
Let them work
Let them work, for nothing
Say please, please say please
Take tour ticket
And don't breathe
Perfect hair, perfect hair works for no one
If this is my public I'm ready for you
If this is my public I'm turning the screw
And anyone who makes silly last requests
Has missed the whole point of perplexed best
And can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
And the high-speed line still doing fine
And the sound of my keys turning round
Is the sound of the curse of the underground
And can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
Can anyone tell if my stereo's on
And the high-speed line doing fine
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This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
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Correct me if I'm wrong [which, let's face it, I probably am] but isn't MHS just a name Colin MacIntyre called himself, and not actually a band? Anyway. Ace song.
Beautiful song by one of the best bands out there.
MHS are great!!! dont no y they only have this 1 song on here cos they have much better ones! I got to meet Colin a.k.a MHS and have a signed album. This songs pretty good though...
MHS are awesome! I think this song is basically about a public service announcer who hates his job.