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.
For those of us who can't handle life on our own
I know of a solution
An answer to this plaguing need of happiness that always seems to be just out of reach
This little pill can take care of all our problems
You can bet it's great at holding its own
And all it takes to unlock this key is just a small fee
The only price for this easy way out is your freedom of choice
A small exchange for a life of not getting everything you want
But simply wanting everything you've got
Happiness can be so unforgiving
So feel free to enter this perfect world with me
While you still have the capability of feeling free
But leave your independence and your conditionals at the door
Addiction leaves no room for sympathy
I know of a solution
An answer to this plaguing need of happiness that always seems to be just out of reach
This little pill can take care of all our problems
You can bet it's great at holding its own
And all it takes to unlock this key is just a small fee
The only price for this easy way out is your freedom of choice
A small exchange for a life of not getting everything you want
But simply wanting everything you've got
Happiness can be so unforgiving
So feel free to enter this perfect world with me
While you still have the capability of feeling free
But leave your independence and your conditionals at the door
Addiction leaves no room for sympathy
Lyrics submitted by dashchick8044
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