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.
As you climb up the stairs and come back forever
Summer's in the house, untamed it was
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
A million joys, a million joys here
You could set your watch, how untamed it was
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Nononono no no no no no no no
As you climb up the stairsand come back forever
Summer's in the house, oh untamed it was
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
And melody of joys and
You can set your watch
Whil hunting new words
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
And with us, oh no,
You get good affection
You can set your watch
Or hunting new words
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
No
No
Nononononononono
If you climb off the stairs
And come back forever
Someone's in my house or
Hunting new words
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Summer's in the house, untamed it was
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
A million joys, a million joys here
You could set your watch, how untamed it was
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Nononono no no no no no no no
As you climb up the stairsand come back forever
Summer's in the house, oh untamed it was
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
And melody of joys and
You can set your watch
Whil hunting new words
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
And with us, oh no,
You get good affection
You can set your watch
Or hunting new words
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
No
No
Nononononononono
If you climb off the stairs
And come back forever
Someone's in my house or
Hunting new words
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
Walking with thee
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This song is awesome...I dont get the video though.
These lyrics aren't quite right and the 2nd verse is missing.
the first time i saw the video it scared me but now i love clinic hehe im so stupid
This is like the Monster Mash meets some new electronic DEVO. The tune is years old now but I can't get it outta my head. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT -- Clinic, when are you coming back to America?
i had the pleasure of seeing Clinic this year at the MEN supporting Arcade Fire
they were in their Abe Lincoln gear lol
they were a sensational appetizer to Arcade Fire
and this song is immense
I had the beginning drumbeat and the "NO!" stuck in my head for 6 YEARS!
FINALLY figured it out today and I am getting everything Clinic I can find haha
As you climb up the stairs and come back forever Summer's in the house, how untamed it was Walking with thee, walking with thee Walking with thee, walking with thee
And both of us know your mind's back together Stitched and tough for once (?), how untamed it was Walking with thee, walking with thee Walking with thee, walking with thee
No No No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
A million joys, a million joys here You can set your watch, how untamed it was Walking with thee, walking with thee Walking with thee, walking with thee
And with us all night you get good affection You can set your watch, how untamed it was Walking with thee, walking with thee Walking with thee, walking with thee
No No No No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no
As you come up the stairs and come back forever Summer's in the house, how untamed it was Walking with thee, walking with thee Walking with thee, walking with thee
And both of us know your mind's back together Stitched and tough for once, how untamed it was Walking with thee, walking with thee Walking with thee, walking with thee
No