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.
Speeding motorcycle
Won't you change me
In a world of funny changes
Speeding motorcycle
Won't you change me
Speeding motorcycle
Of my heart
Speeding motorcycle
Always changing me
Speeding motorcycle
Don't you drive wrecklessly
Speeding motorcycle
Of my heart
Many girls have taken you out for a ride,
Hurt you deep inside but you never slowed down
Speeding motorcycle
Of my heart
Speeding motorcycle
Lets be smart
Because we don't want a wreck
We can do a lot of tricks
We don't have to break our legs
To get our kicks
Speeding motorcycle
The road is ours
Speeding motorcycle
Lets speed some more
Because we don't need reason
And we don't need logic
Because we got feelin'
And were damn proud of it
Speeding motorcycle
There's nothing you can do
Speeding motorcycle
I love you
Speeding motorcycle
Lets just go
Speeding motorcycle
Lets go, lets go, lets go
Won't you change me
In a world of funny changes
Speeding motorcycle
Won't you change me
Speeding motorcycle
Of my heart
Speeding motorcycle
Always changing me
Speeding motorcycle
Don't you drive wrecklessly
Speeding motorcycle
Of my heart
Many girls have taken you out for a ride,
Hurt you deep inside but you never slowed down
Speeding motorcycle
Of my heart
Speeding motorcycle
Lets be smart
Because we don't want a wreck
We can do a lot of tricks
We don't have to break our legs
To get our kicks
Speeding motorcycle
The road is ours
Speeding motorcycle
Lets speed some more
Because we don't need reason
And we don't need logic
Because we got feelin'
And were damn proud of it
Speeding motorcycle
There's nothing you can do
Speeding motorcycle
I love you
Speeding motorcycle
Lets just go
Speeding motorcycle
Lets go, lets go, lets go
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I only have the Brilliant cover of The Pastels but I will be downloading this one for sure!!!