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.
Ouu wooaahh
Give me a chance baby
Know you're tired of being hurt
Up late at night thinking
Ya feeling like we won't work
But we're something in the making
I understand your scared
Can see your hesitant
Not going nowhere
So let's take the first steps
Trynna take you out on a date
Show you what real love is
Put a smile on your face
Forget your problems
You know we belong togther
I'm your future baby
I'm the one
She got me in my fucking emotions tonight man (I'm the one)
Fuck it
Loving every single imperfection
My love can be ya weapon
I know you learned some lessons but
If you let your guard down
I'll show you just how I'm steppin
Shoot my shot I hope I'm Stephen
Every night I'll give you 30
Fuck you good and treat you right
They gone be mad they did you dirty
Girl I know yo past full of hurtin
Dealing with the ones that speak of love
But don't wanna put the work in
Now it's time to pull back the curtain
Expose for what it is
Speak my intentions from the jump
I'll let you know just how it is
I see a ring and a wife and a love without a twist
We might have a lil trouble but it's flat without the fizz
And I might not have all the answers
But I'll study for the quiz
And I promise I work for this shit like it's my fucking biz
Hol' up
Let's roll one up
Talk about what's on your mine
Let me be your drug
Percocet or blunt
Let's light it up
And feel the vibe
Cause I know I'm on your mind
Give me a chance (Always be there for you)
Give me a chance (Always be there for you)
Give me a chance
Give me a chance
Give me a chance baby
Know you're tired of being hurt
Up late at night thinking
Ya feeling like we won't work
But we're something in the making
I understand your scared
Can see your hesitant
Not going nowhere
So let's take the first steps
Trynna take you out on a date
Show you what real love is
Put a smile on your face
Forget your problems
You know we belong togther
I'm your future baby
I'm the one
She got me in my fucking emotions tonight man (I'm the one)
Fuck it
Loving every single imperfection
My love can be ya weapon
I know you learned some lessons but
If you let your guard down
I'll show you just how I'm steppin
Shoot my shot I hope I'm Stephen
Every night I'll give you 30
Fuck you good and treat you right
They gone be mad they did you dirty
Girl I know yo past full of hurtin
Dealing with the ones that speak of love
But don't wanna put the work in
Now it's time to pull back the curtain
Expose for what it is
Speak my intentions from the jump
I'll let you know just how it is
I see a ring and a wife and a love without a twist
We might have a lil trouble but it's flat without the fizz
And I might not have all the answers
But I'll study for the quiz
And I promise I work for this shit like it's my fucking biz
Hol' up
Let's roll one up
Talk about what's on your mine
Let me be your drug
Percocet or blunt
Let's light it up
And feel the vibe
Cause I know I'm on your mind
Give me a chance (Always be there for you)
Give me a chance (Always be there for you)
Give me a chance
Give me a chance
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