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.
1, 2, 3, 4. It was too loud to hear what you were thinking.
And somehow I knew I would be sleeping alone tonight,
But I figured that's alright.
Could you still walk home with me?
I don't want to be wondering.
You couldn't keep me here.
It's you or two months on the road.
Just two months waiting by the phone.
She grew wings and I grew wheels.
And now the dust covers my heels.
You couldn't keep me here.
It's you or two months on the road.
Just two months waiting by the phone.
She grew wings and I grew wheels.
And now the dust covers my heels.
I sent your letter next day air.
No-dozed a lot and sat and stared.
I couldn't make it fifty pages in that book.
I'll pull into town when the saddest sun sets down.
And I'll see you at the show.
I hope you'll go.
You'll be there just waiting for me.
Just waiting for me.
I'll pull into town when the saddest sun sets down.
And I'll see you at the show.
And somehow I knew I would be sleeping alone tonight,
But I figured that's alright.
Could you still walk home with me?
I don't want to be wondering.
You couldn't keep me here.
It's you or two months on the road.
Just two months waiting by the phone.
She grew wings and I grew wheels.
And now the dust covers my heels.
You couldn't keep me here.
It's you or two months on the road.
Just two months waiting by the phone.
She grew wings and I grew wheels.
And now the dust covers my heels.
I sent your letter next day air.
No-dozed a lot and sat and stared.
I couldn't make it fifty pages in that book.
I'll pull into town when the saddest sun sets down.
And I'll see you at the show.
I hope you'll go.
You'll be there just waiting for me.
Just waiting for me.
I'll pull into town when the saddest sun sets down.
And I'll see you at the show.
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i love this song :D
this sounds like something i'd write! not really. these cats were right on, though. ciao.
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there is some lyrics missing, but they arent in the cd. listen to the song and about 40 secs in till about 55 secs i have no clue what is being said, but can't find anywhere that has it
Sounds like he's getting to know someone but has to leave her coz he's about to go out on tour
gee isn't that what all lifetime songs are about?
not really.. but, a lot of them have to do with girls. anyway, it's obvious as hell what this song is about. i think the title has something to do with those cheap novelty gifts you can buy at tourist traps.. even though they seem pretty useless, they still hold a kind of sentimental value, depending on who you give it to.
I found this video of them playing the song acoustic: photozou.jp/photo/show/143376/6134660
I listened to the part that isn't in the lyric sheet and it sounds like this:
i knew i could the night we drove your car through hollywood i knew all the nights and all the words would make me think of her
That's funny, I'd always heard, "No other night in all the world could make me think of home now." But your take sounds equally plausible.
thank you thecubandan! iv'e been looking at lyrics and couldnt find that section.