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.
I'm playing guitar
You're asleep upstairs
I try and be quiet
But I know you never care tomorrow you'll work
And stay a little late
You'll walk in looking pretty
And this is what I'll say
Here's the I love you song
I know you've been waiting on
I'm sorry it took so long
But I wanted it to be just right
I never could make you cry
I thought I'd try one more try
From the moment I met you I
I always wanted it to be just right
You look at me and say thank you
I say you're welcome too
You know I really do mean it
I mean it all for you
Sorry if I've been weird lately
I get so fucking caught up
In whatever else makes me crazy
We don't talk enough
But here's the I love you song
I know you've been waiting on
I'm sorry it took so long
But I wanted it to be just right
I never could make you cry
I thought I'd try one more try
From the moment I met you I
I always wanted it to be just right
I always wanted it to be just right
I know I know I know it's not perfect
It's not long enough and it's too trite
I know I know I'm not always my best for you
And though a melody won't make it alright
Here's the I love you song
I know you've been waiting on
I'm sorry it took so long
But I wanted it to be just right
I never could make you cry
I thought I'd try one more try
From the moment I met you I
I always wanted it to be just right
You're asleep upstairs
I try and be quiet
But I know you never care tomorrow you'll work
And stay a little late
You'll walk in looking pretty
And this is what I'll say
Here's the I love you song
I know you've been waiting on
I'm sorry it took so long
But I wanted it to be just right
I never could make you cry
I thought I'd try one more try
From the moment I met you I
I always wanted it to be just right
You look at me and say thank you
I say you're welcome too
You know I really do mean it
I mean it all for you
Sorry if I've been weird lately
I get so fucking caught up
In whatever else makes me crazy
We don't talk enough
But here's the I love you song
I know you've been waiting on
I'm sorry it took so long
But I wanted it to be just right
I never could make you cry
I thought I'd try one more try
From the moment I met you I
I always wanted it to be just right
I always wanted it to be just right
I know I know I know it's not perfect
It's not long enough and it's too trite
I know I know I'm not always my best for you
And though a melody won't make it alright
Here's the I love you song
I know you've been waiting on
I'm sorry it took so long
But I wanted it to be just right
I never could make you cry
I thought I'd try one more try
From the moment I met you I
I always wanted it to be just right
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Just Right Lyrics as written by Kim Leith Salmon Gregory Perkins
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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