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.
On Friday the 13th, death opened a boutique
On the champs elysees
Selling fear and dismay
Open seven days a week
It was de rieugur and chic
For the wicked and the weak
Death opened a boutique
People came from far and near
To buy poison and tears
The decor was delectable
The service impeccable
It was expensive what isn't?
It sold black plague and socialism
There was no reason to exist
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On the champs elysees
Selling fear and dismay
Open seven days a week
It was de rieugur and chic
For the wicked and the weak
Death opened a boutique
People came from far and near
To buy poison and tears
The decor was delectable
The service impeccable
It was expensive what isn't?
It sold black plague and socialism
There was no reason to exist
If you weren't on the mailing list
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