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.
Man, I think it's just a little sleazy
You said you was like butter, but you're cheesy
To treat me like I'm spinner bait; you can't wait
Go fish off some other dock
[Chorus:]
Hey, Mr. Brown, don't have a cow
Just compensate me!
Hey, Mr. Brown, don't have a cow
Just compensate me!
Hey, Mr. Brown, don't have a cow
Just compensate me!
You're gonna have to prove it to me
If I don't call you back, your head spins
If I told you what I think, you'd shit your linens
It's just another interview, nothing new
But they don't even know my name
[Chorus]
You said you was like butter, but you're cheesy
To treat me like I'm spinner bait; you can't wait
Go fish off some other dock
[Chorus:]
Hey, Mr. Brown, don't have a cow
Just compensate me!
Hey, Mr. Brown, don't have a cow
Just compensate me!
Hey, Mr. Brown, don't have a cow
Just compensate me!
You're gonna have to prove it to me
If I don't call you back, your head spins
If I told you what I think, you'd shit your linens
It's just another interview, nothing new
But they don't even know my name
[Chorus]
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