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.
Don’t waste your innocence on tigers
You know that I can be alone, baby doll
Do you remember the times that we had?
And the years rolled by
And disappeared
And now the boys of yesterday are haunting you
They spread their lies all over town
And it’s alright if you want to tell me off
And it’s alright if you want to leave
I don’t care
Do you remember the fight that we had
And it broke my heart to see you cry
Everybody’s telling me I should stay clear
They don’t care and
The world is a sad place to live
Is there somewhere else we can go?
Lately I don’t feel anything
Anything in regards to you
‘Cause I’m not ready for everything
Everything that I know is true
You know that I can be alone, baby doll
Do you remember the times that we had?
And the years rolled by
And disappeared
And now the boys of yesterday are haunting you
They spread their lies all over town
And it’s alright if you want to tell me off
And it’s alright if you want to leave
I don’t care
Do you remember the fight that we had
And it broke my heart to see you cry
Everybody’s telling me I should stay clear
They don’t care and
The world is a sad place to live
Is there somewhere else we can go?
Lately I don’t feel anything
Anything in regards to you
‘Cause I’m not ready for everything
Everything that I know is true
Lyrics submitted by sendthestars
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