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.
The power of orange knickers
The power of orange knickers
The power of orange knickers
under my petty coat.
the power of listening to what,
you don\'t want me to know.
Can somebody tell me now who is this terrorist
those girls that smile kindly then rip your life to pieces.
Can somebody tell me now am I alone with this-
this little pill in my hand and with this secret kiss
am I alone in this...
A matter of complication
when you become a twist
for their latest drink
as they\'re transitioning
Can somebody tell me now who is this terrorist
this little pill in my hand that keeps the pain living
Can somebody tell me now a way out of this-
that sacred pipe of red stone could blow me out of this kiss
am I alone in this...
The power of orange knickers
under my petty coat.
the power of listening to what,
you don\'t want me to know.
Shame shame time to leave me now
Shame shame you\'ve had your fun
shame shame for letting me think that I would be the one
Can somebody tell me now who is this terrorist
this little pill in my hand or this secret kiss, kiss
am I alone in this kiss, kiss
am I alone in this kiss, kiss
The power of orange knickers
The power of orange knickers
under my petty coat.
the power of listening to what,
you don\'t want me to know.
Can somebody tell me now who is this terrorist
those girls that smile kindly then rip your life to pieces.
Can somebody tell me now am I alone with this-
this little pill in my hand and with this secret kiss
am I alone in this...
A matter of complication
when you become a twist
for their latest drink
as they\'re transitioning
Can somebody tell me now who is this terrorist
this little pill in my hand that keeps the pain living
Can somebody tell me now a way out of this-
that sacred pipe of red stone could blow me out of this kiss
am I alone in this...
The power of orange knickers
under my petty coat.
the power of listening to what,
you don\'t want me to know.
Shame shame time to leave me now
Shame shame you\'ve had your fun
shame shame for letting me think that I would be the one
Can somebody tell me now who is this terrorist
this little pill in my hand or this secret kiss, kiss
am I alone in this kiss, kiss
am I alone in this kiss, kiss
Lyrics submitted by merchantpierce
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