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.
The cd spins as we begin, all systems go
Come hitch a ride inside and watch the moon grow
It won't be long before we're up in zero G
Above the atmosphere, just you and me and me
Planet Tokyo is a place not very far
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight
Right
You're looking well but we can tell you need a fix
For something more then just another chick flick
A riff so strong that it belongs deep underground
A beat so sweet it makes you weep when we touch down
Planet Tokyo is a place not very far
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight
Planet Tokyo is a place not very far
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight (Planet Tokyo)
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight
Tonight
Come hitch a ride inside and watch the moon grow
It won't be long before we're up in zero G
Above the atmosphere, just you and me and me
Planet Tokyo is a place not very far
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight
Right
You're looking well but we can tell you need a fix
For something more then just another chick flick
A riff so strong that it belongs deep underground
A beat so sweet it makes you weep when we touch down
Planet Tokyo is a place not very far
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight
Planet Tokyo is a place not very far
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight (Planet Tokyo)
In your stereo, its as close as where you are
On the radio, its a sound that you can see
Planet Tokyo is the place you want to be tonight
Tonight
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