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.
So come on down and try your hand at the oldest game in town,
Pull up a chair and don't be scared You've got to play it round by round.
So spin the wheel and take a hit, it doesn't matter what you choose,
You could sink your battleship but There's a good chance you will lose
A little heina walking down the street, Her hair is blond with a nice tan
You think you got what it takes to be her man?
So you buy a vowel and ask her later if she'd like to meet.
Cause maybe this time things might go your way,
You're never gonna win unless you play
Break down, take your chances,
Never mind the circumstances
Break down, keep on playing,
Roll the dice and bet it all, put a quarter in and make the call.
When the odds are bad your luck is down and you don't feel much like playing
Think about the fun you had and listen to what I'm saying
You can spend your life inside and never bet the farm
But maybe this time things might go your way,
You're never gonna win unless you play.
Commentary:
Girl: Hello?
Guy: Hey, it's uh, me, uh I was wondering if maybe you'd like to go out sometime?
Girl: I thought I told you never to call me again, you creep!
Pull up a chair and don't be scared You've got to play it round by round.
So spin the wheel and take a hit, it doesn't matter what you choose,
You could sink your battleship but There's a good chance you will lose
A little heina walking down the street, Her hair is blond with a nice tan
You think you got what it takes to be her man?
So you buy a vowel and ask her later if she'd like to meet.
Cause maybe this time things might go your way,
You're never gonna win unless you play
Break down, take your chances,
Never mind the circumstances
Break down, keep on playing,
Roll the dice and bet it all, put a quarter in and make the call.
When the odds are bad your luck is down and you don't feel much like playing
Think about the fun you had and listen to what I'm saying
You can spend your life inside and never bet the farm
But maybe this time things might go your way,
You're never gonna win unless you play.
Commentary:
Girl: Hello?
Guy: Hey, it's uh, me, uh I was wondering if maybe you'd like to go out sometime?
Girl: I thought I told you never to call me again, you creep!
Lyrics submitted by BlackLungFever
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