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.
All the meek you should rejoice
Now you've found your voice
If you can't beat them don't join them
Just post rumors on forums
And I heard that it's curtains
But I could not be certain
What's that? We're history?
Oh really, that's funny
And now, you think you're right
With your reluctance to accept us
But I know that will change
When it's cool to be an outsider
I've got problems with chancers
Like groupies with cameras
You come out like leeches
To bleed us, oh Jesus
Oh yeah, and one more thing
Your tone is annoying
This city's got problems
Oh you do? Well come on
And now, you think you're right
With your reluctance to accept us
But I know that will change
When it's cool to be an outsider
And I get off my face
Cause I was always uncertain
But tonight, all that will change
I'll be a new person
Take drugs, don't eat, have contempt for those you meet
Take drugs, don't eat, have contempt for those you meet
Take drugs, don't sleep, have contempt for those you meet
Take drugs, don't sleep, have contempt for those you meet
Now you've found your voice
If you can't beat them don't join them
Just post rumors on forums
And I heard that it's curtains
But I could not be certain
What's that? We're history?
Oh really, that's funny
And now, you think you're right
With your reluctance to accept us
But I know that will change
When it's cool to be an outsider
I've got problems with chancers
Like groupies with cameras
You come out like leeches
To bleed us, oh Jesus
Oh yeah, and one more thing
Your tone is annoying
This city's got problems
Oh you do? Well come on
And now, you think you're right
With your reluctance to accept us
But I know that will change
When it's cool to be an outsider
And I get off my face
Cause I was always uncertain
But tonight, all that will change
I'll be a new person
Take drugs, don't eat, have contempt for those you meet
Take drugs, don't eat, have contempt for those you meet
Take drugs, don't sleep, have contempt for those you meet
Take drugs, don't sleep, have contempt for those you meet
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i am a fan of the crowd vocals... my favorite part of this song is the last bit
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I saw them open for the Bravery I think a few years ago in DC just when this CD was coming out and Ross stole the show with his stage presence. A drummer stealing the show is certainly not something you see everyday.
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