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.
never been burned by a beautiful boy.
i always had myself a couple little toys.
none of them matter when you're laying next to me.
you know you shook me like a baby in a tree.
but, hey, is it easier,
to be out there on your own?
did you find what you're looking for?
i know i'll never be the one that you adore...
i need time to grow.
i need someone else to call my own.
don't need you to need me.
i don't love you, so come love me, tonight.
never been turned by a beautiful girl.
i've always loved a couple women in this world.
all of them matter when you're laying next to me.
i know i shook you like a baby in a tree.
but no, it ain't easier,
to be out here on my own.
i haven't found what i'm looking for.
i know you'll never be the one that i adore...
i need time to grow.
i need someone else to call my own.
don't need you to need me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
'cause nothing is gonna change:
if i wanna leave, then i'm gonna leave.
'cause nothing is gonna change:
if i wanna leave, then i'm gonna leave.
and everything is clearer now.
but, lovers have gone their way.
colors no longer fill my head:
everything is black and grey,
all black and grey.
i will curse this fickle mind of mine.
i've wasted so much time.
and when will i learn?
nothing's ever good enough:
when it's mine.
i need time to grow.
i need someone else to call my own.
don't need you to need me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me, tonight.
i always had myself a couple little toys.
none of them matter when you're laying next to me.
you know you shook me like a baby in a tree.
but, hey, is it easier,
to be out there on your own?
did you find what you're looking for?
i know i'll never be the one that you adore...
i need time to grow.
i need someone else to call my own.
don't need you to need me.
i don't love you, so come love me, tonight.
never been turned by a beautiful girl.
i've always loved a couple women in this world.
all of them matter when you're laying next to me.
i know i shook you like a baby in a tree.
but no, it ain't easier,
to be out here on my own.
i haven't found what i'm looking for.
i know you'll never be the one that i adore...
i need time to grow.
i need someone else to call my own.
don't need you to need me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
'cause nothing is gonna change:
if i wanna leave, then i'm gonna leave.
'cause nothing is gonna change:
if i wanna leave, then i'm gonna leave.
and everything is clearer now.
but, lovers have gone their way.
colors no longer fill my head:
everything is black and grey,
all black and grey.
i will curse this fickle mind of mine.
i've wasted so much time.
and when will i learn?
nothing's ever good enough:
when it's mine.
i need time to grow.
i need someone else to call my own.
don't need you to need me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me.
i don't love you, so come love me, tonight.
Lyrics submitted by thexauthor
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"I need time to grow. I need someone else to call my own. don't need you to need me. I don't love you, so come love me."
it's gorgeous... I can also relate it it.
i was kind of expecting a cover of john lennons "beautiful boy" when i first saw this title but this is cool too
if anyones seen lola ray live before let me know how they are im going to see em tomoorow is john a cool guy?
ilovefrank- I saw them yesterday too, they were fantastic. What did you think? And John was really nice, the lot of 'em were actually.
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i'm a bit confused? maybe this song is about his relationship with a beautiful boy. and he's never been turned for a beautiful girl? although he's attracted to them, he prefers boys? nonetheless, a great song..