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.
I really love it when, I love it when we make mistakes
Because once again it gives me a reason to complain
I love the battle lines, the battle lines we draw across in the mud
Ooh, I love it when we fight,
Standing on the verge of breaking up or making love
What would I do if we were perfect?
Where would I go for disappointment?
Love without pain would leave me wondering why I stay
I think of saving myself,
But with nothing to complain about in heaven what would I do?
I think of saving myself,
But I really wanna work it out down here in hell with you
Magic carpet ride, it don't have to last forever
I know we shouldn't fly so high,
But the closer to the sun we get, the better
See I wanna make you feel the vibe
Wanna burn you with my bad days
Wanna be unsatisfied so you can feel the heat coming from me baby
What would I do if we were perfect?
Where would I go for disappointment?
Words without hate would leave me nothing left to say
I think of saving myself,
But with nothing to complain about in heaven what would I do?
I think of saving myself,
But I really wanna work it out down here in hell with you
...Saving myself, but with nothing to complain about in heaven...
...Girl, saving myself....
....I really wanna work it out down here in hell...
....With nothing to complain about in heaven...
Down here in Hell... with you
Down here in Hell... with you
Down here in Hell... with you
Because once again it gives me a reason to complain
I love the battle lines, the battle lines we draw across in the mud
Ooh, I love it when we fight,
Standing on the verge of breaking up or making love
What would I do if we were perfect?
Where would I go for disappointment?
Love without pain would leave me wondering why I stay
I think of saving myself,
But with nothing to complain about in heaven what would I do?
I think of saving myself,
But I really wanna work it out down here in hell with you
Magic carpet ride, it don't have to last forever
I know we shouldn't fly so high,
But the closer to the sun we get, the better
See I wanna make you feel the vibe
Wanna burn you with my bad days
Wanna be unsatisfied so you can feel the heat coming from me baby
What would I do if we were perfect?
Where would I go for disappointment?
Words without hate would leave me nothing left to say
I think of saving myself,
But with nothing to complain about in heaven what would I do?
I think of saving myself,
But I really wanna work it out down here in hell with you
...Saving myself, but with nothing to complain about in heaven...
...Girl, saving myself....
....I really wanna work it out down here in hell...
....With nothing to complain about in heaven...
Down here in Hell... with you
Down here in Hell... with you
Down here in Hell... with you
Lyrics submitted by Pryncess33
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