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.
officer you got me wrong,
i was only singing my song,
then you happened to come along,
and try to change my key.
maybe i would like your tune,
you sprung em on me too soon,
like christmas on the first of june,
way too soon for me.
i was strolling down the trail of tears,
just to find you camping here,
your stickers said you had no fear,
id wished you go away
when he lost his memory
and another lost his sight to see
in the great american tragedy
sound in the bed you made
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
wanna read a book thats right
im gonna stay up every night
to understand the one big fight
people trying to be free
wanna hear a righteous song
i dont wanna wait so long
turn em up and play it strong
and let the notes go free
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
will i ever know
my depressions my own choice
happiness cant find a voice
cops just come when we rejoice
sadness of our town
you put faith in the lord
and feel like you got ignored
and nine of us and underscored
always hanging around and around
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
will i ever know
what happens when i sleep
when i dont dream and im in deep
unconconscious about souls to keep
and unaware of living
its like oh when i die
will i know that i died
or if i ever was alive
or was i livin
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
will i ever know
lord i dont think so.
i was only singing my song,
then you happened to come along,
and try to change my key.
maybe i would like your tune,
you sprung em on me too soon,
like christmas on the first of june,
way too soon for me.
i was strolling down the trail of tears,
just to find you camping here,
your stickers said you had no fear,
id wished you go away
when he lost his memory
and another lost his sight to see
in the great american tragedy
sound in the bed you made
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
wanna read a book thats right
im gonna stay up every night
to understand the one big fight
people trying to be free
wanna hear a righteous song
i dont wanna wait so long
turn em up and play it strong
and let the notes go free
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
will i ever know
my depressions my own choice
happiness cant find a voice
cops just come when we rejoice
sadness of our town
you put faith in the lord
and feel like you got ignored
and nine of us and underscored
always hanging around and around
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
will i ever know
what happens when i sleep
when i dont dream and im in deep
unconconscious about souls to keep
and unaware of living
its like oh when i die
will i know that i died
or if i ever was alive
or was i livin
where does the motion picture go
cant stop the ending to infinitize your soul
will i ever know
will i ever know
lord i dont think so.
Lyrics submitted by Gillz
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