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.
Making the most of the time
that you have has never been easy
But you're getting better I know I know.
Doing your best is enough
if you don't know your potential.
With not expectations you can't go wrong.
I tried to warn you but it looks like I was wrong
So I'm glad you weren't at home
or you did not hear the phone.
Now you're up against it, time is running out.
And your little lady wants a car and a house.
Style is taking over and everybody knows
that songs are on their way out.
I tried to warn you but it looks like I was wrong.
I called to beg you not to write that stupid song.
But as it happens now it's burning up the charts
And breaking hot girls' hearts as it masquerades as art.
that you have has never been easy
But you're getting better I know I know.
Doing your best is enough
if you don't know your potential.
With not expectations you can't go wrong.
I tried to warn you but it looks like I was wrong
So I'm glad you weren't at home
or you did not hear the phone.
Now you're up against it, time is running out.
And your little lady wants a car and a house.
Style is taking over and everybody knows
that songs are on their way out.
I tried to warn you but it looks like I was wrong.
I called to beg you not to write that stupid song.
But as it happens now it's burning up the charts
And breaking hot girls' hearts as it masquerades as art.
Lyrics submitted by Sepulchrave, edited by SchwarzMan
Hot Girls Lyrics as written by Timothy Walsh David Shannon Bazan
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
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