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.
Oh, you look so tired
Your mouth is slack and wide
You're ill-housed and you’re
You're ill-advised
I bet your face is as mean
As your life has been
And oh, you look so tired
Well but tonight you presume too much
Too much, I said too much
And if it's the last
Thing I ever do
I’m gonna get you
Crash into my arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you, you, you, you, you
And, oh I, I know a place
Where no one is likely to pass
Oh, you don't care now ‘cause it's late
And you don't care if you're lost
And oh, you look so tired
Well but tonight you presume too much
Too much, I said too much
And if it's the last
Thing I ever do
I’m gonna get you
Crash into my arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you
Come on
Let's go
And oh, you look so tired
Well but tonight you presume too much
Too much I, I said too much
And if it's the last
Thing I ever do
I’m gonna get you
Crash into oh my fucking arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you
Crash into my arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you
Come on
I want you
Your mouth is slack and wide
You're ill-housed and you’re
You're ill-advised
I bet your face is as mean
As your life has been
And oh, you look so tired
Well but tonight you presume too much
Too much, I said too much
And if it's the last
Thing I ever do
I’m gonna get you
Crash into my arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you, you, you, you, you
And, oh I, I know a place
Where no one is likely to pass
Oh, you don't care now ‘cause it's late
And you don't care if you're lost
And oh, you look so tired
Well but tonight you presume too much
Too much, I said too much
And if it's the last
Thing I ever do
I’m gonna get you
Crash into my arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you
Come on
Let's go
And oh, you look so tired
Well but tonight you presume too much
Too much I, I said too much
And if it's the last
Thing I ever do
I’m gonna get you
Crash into oh my fucking arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you
Crash into my arms
I want you
You don't agree
But you don't refuse
I know you
Come on
I want you
Lyrics submitted by Brandnizzle2k4, edited by SmashingDestiny
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Morrissey Covers. Are Uber Good When Its Done Well. And They Do It Well.
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=)
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anyone know where i can download this song?
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