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.
you don't regret it. i don't regret it anymore.
i'm supposed to call you to make sure you know
i know it's over you've known it's over for awhile
why the smoke screen why can't you say what you mean
all the stolen kisses all the pink and brown
if you want to end it babe just pull the plug and shut it down
no one sees it coming but every body knows
if you want the money you just have to take it.
if you don't regret it then what's with you staring at the floor
all remorseful like you're not sure what happened
all the stolen kisses all the pink and brown
if you want to end it you just pull the plug and shut it down
no one sees it coming but every body knows
if you want the money then just have to take it
or you'll never make it
i'm supposed to call you to make sure you know
i know it's over you've known it's over for awhile
why the smoke screen why can't you say what you mean
all the stolen kisses all the pink and brown
if you want to end it babe just pull the plug and shut it down
no one sees it coming but every body knows
if you want the money you just have to take it.
if you don't regret it then what's with you staring at the floor
all remorseful like you're not sure what happened
all the stolen kisses all the pink and brown
if you want to end it you just pull the plug and shut it down
no one sees it coming but every body knows
if you want the money then just have to take it
or you'll never make it
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Pink and Brown Lyrics as written by David Shannon Bazan
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
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