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.
When I saw the sign, it was the first day
Heading south to the north
I went the long way I came back
What's left you left me I left you
You-turns constantly
No stopping no stopping no stopping now
How many
How many killer on the road
I see the way home, the exit's closed now
Objects are closer than they appear
The sun is in my eyes and though I can't see you
If I don't see you anymore I'd be O.K.
No stopping no stopping no stopping now
How many
How many killer on the road
Punch up your little punching bags
How'd you like it up your ass?
Little man little man with a plan
How you gonna knock their lights out?
Little man little man in a van
You've got a flat tire now watch out
Little man little man with a tan
How many have you had about?
Punch up your little punching bags
How'd you like it up your ass?
Little man little man with a plan
How many have you had
How many have you had about?
Heading south to the north
I went the long way I came back
What's left you left me I left you
You-turns constantly
No stopping no stopping no stopping now
How many
How many killer on the road
I see the way home, the exit's closed now
Objects are closer than they appear
The sun is in my eyes and though I can't see you
If I don't see you anymore I'd be O.K.
No stopping no stopping no stopping now
How many
How many killer on the road
Punch up your little punching bags
How'd you like it up your ass?
Little man little man with a plan
How you gonna knock their lights out?
Little man little man in a van
You've got a flat tire now watch out
Little man little man with a tan
How many have you had about?
Punch up your little punching bags
How'd you like it up your ass?
Little man little man with a plan
How many have you had
How many have you had about?
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