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.
And I'd like to think that it's out of fear
When you blow into town maybe twice a year
To check on me see if I'm still here
And you make me think that it's my idea
You've never felt a sense of need
Everything in the world for free
It comes to you so easily
It's never been that way for me
You had me but it's over now
You had me but it's over now
It's no problem
And I'm not really sure why I let you win
Or even why I let it begin
I've always been an easy in
And easy out the door again
And I know it's only because you're down
That you'd ever want to come around
Just a little secret in a little town
You had me but it's over now
You'll get my attention again somehow
It's no problem
When you blow into town maybe twice a year
To check on me see if I'm still here
And you make me think that it's my idea
You've never felt a sense of need
Everything in the world for free
It comes to you so easily
It's never been that way for me
You had me but it's over now
You had me but it's over now
It's no problem
And I'm not really sure why I let you win
Or even why I let it begin
I've always been an easy in
And easy out the door again
And I know it's only because you're down
That you'd ever want to come around
Just a little secret in a little town
You had me but it's over now
You'll get my attention again somehow
It's no problem
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