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.
Saw you at the mall this weekend
Its pretty good to see your face.
A lot of things are changing girlfriend,
(?) Especially since I'm getting my own place.
Everybody still hates school,
I guess about nothing's changed.
My mom was asking how you're doing,
She still thinks we should get married.
It's alright, cuz I really wanna see you tonight.
Aw yeah, it's alright,
Cuz they'll leave, I'll get to see you tonight,
Cuz my folks are gone.
You got a job then bought an Impala
Your hat is where you lay your home
You figured how to work the shower,
But then you know it's time to go.
You said that you could tell I'm happy
And I'd like to look you up,
But you couldn't tell when would be a good time to visit,
There ain't no better time than now.
It's alright, Sgt. Pepper and the Goonies tonight.
Aw yeah, it's alright,
We could listen to your "Slippery When Wet,"
But really dry.
Never gone home, this is what you've been.
I can't get attacked cuz you're never around.
All the kids in the alleyway,
Never listen to what their mommy say.
Are we ready for a good time?
I can hear the brothers yellin' now.
I saw you at the mall last weekend.
Pretty much nothin's changin.
But aw yeah, it's alright,
Sgt. Pepper and the Goonies tonight.
It's alright. Well I really wanna see you tonight.
Aw yeah, IT'S ALRIGHT, well I really wanna see ya, REALLY wanna see ya tonight...
Cuz my folks are gone.
Its pretty good to see your face.
A lot of things are changing girlfriend,
(?) Especially since I'm getting my own place.
Everybody still hates school,
I guess about nothing's changed.
My mom was asking how you're doing,
She still thinks we should get married.
It's alright, cuz I really wanna see you tonight.
Aw yeah, it's alright,
Cuz they'll leave, I'll get to see you tonight,
Cuz my folks are gone.
You got a job then bought an Impala
Your hat is where you lay your home
You figured how to work the shower,
But then you know it's time to go.
You said that you could tell I'm happy
And I'd like to look you up,
But you couldn't tell when would be a good time to visit,
There ain't no better time than now.
It's alright, Sgt. Pepper and the Goonies tonight.
Aw yeah, it's alright,
We could listen to your "Slippery When Wet,"
But really dry.
Never gone home, this is what you've been.
I can't get attacked cuz you're never around.
All the kids in the alleyway,
Never listen to what their mommy say.
Are we ready for a good time?
I can hear the brothers yellin' now.
I saw you at the mall last weekend.
Pretty much nothin's changin.
But aw yeah, it's alright,
Sgt. Pepper and the Goonies tonight.
It's alright. Well I really wanna see you tonight.
Aw yeah, IT'S ALRIGHT, well I really wanna see ya, REALLY wanna see ya tonight...
Cuz my folks are gone.
Lyrics submitted by MestUpNFG
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