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.
She says you've given up
Your folks told me you should be left alone
On a mountaintop,
Knocking the aeroplanes down with stones
Do the whirlwind and carry the hope that stings all night long
Don't abandon him, 'cause he quivers when he hears your song
Believe me, it's safe to see
At least be confused about right and wrong
Plan to settle down
Over the moon under the sun
Do the whirlwind and shotgun the seat that beat, that beats,
Hanging on to the one you love,
To keep keepin', sleepin', dreamin' on
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind, do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
(Do the whirlwind)
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind, do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
(Do the whirlwind)
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind, do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
(Do the whirlwind)
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Your folks told me you should be left alone
On a mountaintop,
Knocking the aeroplanes down with stones
Do the whirlwind and carry the hope that stings all night long
Don't abandon him, 'cause he quivers when he hears your song
Believe me, it's safe to see
At least be confused about right and wrong
Plan to settle down
Over the moon under the sun
Do the whirlwind and shotgun the seat that beat, that beats,
Hanging on to the one you love,
To keep keepin', sleepin', dreamin' on
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind, do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
(Do the whirlwind)
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind, do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
(Do the whirlwind)
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind, do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
(Do the whirlwind)
Get a handle of yourself, son
Folks given up under the quivers and lines
(Do the whirlwind)
You do the whirlwind, don't abandon
Get a handle of yourself, son
Lyrics submitted by satori-birdy
Do the Whirlwind Lyrics as written by Cameron Bird
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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This is by far my favorite Architecture in Helsinki song. WHenever I'm driving and I play it, I almost crash my car because I'm dancing so much.
get a handle of yourself(car) son ^___^
love the beat but have no idea what the song means... maybe being lost and confused with life? Do the whirlwind as to lighten up? I dunno.
this song is so great!
The Whirlwind sounds like it should be a dance.
I wonder how it goes...
its classy.
"The Whirlwind sounds like it should be a dance.
I wonder how it goes..."
like all of the best dances, I do declare that it should be made up on the spot.
My first ever EP. So, it's pretty special. And on the spine, it says "Do The Whirlwind: A Song About a Dance that Doesn't Really Exist".
Hey XavierZane, I actually crashed my car while dancing in my seat to Architecture in Helsinki! Nothing too serious, just a scrape against the guard rail that I drifted into, but I'm glad someone else can understand!
This song was the first one I had heard of AIH. Before this, I didn't even know the band existed. Now they are my fave band!
This song was the first one I had heard of AIH. Before this, I didn't even know the band existed. Now they are my fave band!