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.
In Denial
No, my life's a trial
I'm not denying that every little bit hurts
It's a problem that I'm not solving
Don't mind admitting I feel like quitting this job
For a while, getting away before it gets any worse today
You're in denial
And that is final
You're not admitting, you should be quitting
All these queens and fairies and muscle Mary's
The rough trade boyfriend, who in his pathetic own way denies he's gay
Why can't he see this is a fantasy
I think I'm going mad
How'd you know if you're going mad?
Look at me I'm lonely
Look at me I'm sad
I'm not denying I could be trying a little harder to deal with some of this stuff
Know what I'm thinking
Less drugs and drinking
No cigarettes, and you'll feel a little less worth
Is that enough? My life is absurd
I'm living it upside down
Like a vampire working at night, sleeping all day
A dad with a girl who knows he's gay
Can you love me anyway?
No, my life's a trial
I'm not denying that every little bit hurts
It's a problem that I'm not solving
Don't mind admitting I feel like quitting this job
For a while, getting away before it gets any worse today
You're in denial
And that is final
You're not admitting, you should be quitting
All these queens and fairies and muscle Mary's
The rough trade boyfriend, who in his pathetic own way denies he's gay
Why can't he see this is a fantasy
I think I'm going mad
How'd you know if you're going mad?
Look at me I'm lonely
Look at me I'm sad
I'm not denying I could be trying a little harder to deal with some of this stuff
Know what I'm thinking
Less drugs and drinking
No cigarettes, and you'll feel a little less worth
Is that enough? My life is absurd
I'm living it upside down
Like a vampire working at night, sleeping all day
A dad with a girl who knows he's gay
Can you love me anyway?
Lyrics submitted by eaudekai
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