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.
Thinking of all the cool creatures that I will meet, tonight
Ghosts and goblins and witches roaming the streets, in moonlight
Bowls of candy and goodies delicious and waiting, in store
The sound of cute little footsteps as they approach my front door,
Letting the children inside to drink beers
Razor blades hidden in Three Musketeers
Screams from the basement of kids begging to be set free
That's what, Halloween means to me
Tightening the clamps that are holding their little heads, so tight
Putting my lips to their ears as I whisper "Please, don't fight"
I promise I'll let you go home if you swear not to tell, a soul!
Well, I'll just untie these, I'm kidding, now where is my chainsaw?
Let's rock and roll!
A pinch of your brother, a teaspoon of you
With the head of your sister would make a good stew
I'd give you a taste, but your tongue's in the stew, irony
That's what Halloween means to me
Trick or treat, smell my feet
Give me something good to eat
Trick or treat, smell my feet
Give me someone, good to eat!
Ghosts and goblins and witches roaming the streets, in moonlight
Bowls of candy and goodies delicious and waiting, in store
The sound of cute little footsteps as they approach my front door,
Letting the children inside to drink beers
Razor blades hidden in Three Musketeers
Screams from the basement of kids begging to be set free
That's what, Halloween means to me
Tightening the clamps that are holding their little heads, so tight
Putting my lips to their ears as I whisper "Please, don't fight"
I promise I'll let you go home if you swear not to tell, a soul!
Well, I'll just untie these, I'm kidding, now where is my chainsaw?
Let's rock and roll!
A pinch of your brother, a teaspoon of you
With the head of your sister would make a good stew
I'd give you a taste, but your tongue's in the stew, irony
That's what Halloween means to me
Trick or treat, smell my feet
Give me something good to eat
Trick or treat, smell my feet
Give me someone, good to eat!
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This song's hysterical.
I wanna blare this song next halloween when the kids come to my door!
Such a great song. It captures the spirit of Halloween amazingly.
I'd give you a taste but your tounge's in the stew - Irony!
Lovely song.