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.
Girlfriend in a coma
I know, I know
It's serious
Girlfriend in a coma
I know, I know
It's really serious
There were times when I could have murdered her
But you know I would hate anything to happen to her
No I don't want to see her
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do...
Girlfriend in a coma
I know, I know
It's serious
Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
Baby goodbye
There were times when I could have strangled her
But you know I would hate anything to happen to her
Would you please let me see her?
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do...
Girlfriend in a coma
I know, I know
It's serious
Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
Baby goodbye
Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
Baby goodbye
I know, I know
It's serious
Girlfriend in a coma
I know, I know
It's really serious
There were times when I could have murdered her
But you know I would hate anything to happen to her
No I don't want to see her
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do...
Girlfriend in a coma
I know, I know
It's serious
Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
Baby goodbye
There were times when I could have strangled her
But you know I would hate anything to happen to her
Would you please let me see her?
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do you really think she'll pull through?
Do...
Girlfriend in a coma
I know, I know
It's serious
Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
Baby goodbye
Bye, bye, bye, bye, bye, bye
Baby goodbye
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