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.
You've got to learn to lie to make everyone happy
And you're going to have to cry to make it on your own
But I can't see you now, put down your hands
No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands
'Cause I've been waiting as long as I can stand
So if you ever need someone, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
You don't have to go and die
To show people you're hurting
And you're going to have to try
Put out the fire if you're burning
But I can't see you now, put down your hands
No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands
'Cause we've been waiting as long as we can stand
And should you ever need anyone, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Now, I read through your poetry
Yeah, every last one
Felt like I ate too much butter
And drank too much rum
'Cause it made me feel sweet inside
Warm, proud, and young
I've been sick inside
And angry at everyone
And I wish I could touch you
If I wasn't miles away
We could talk it all out
In your clean white place
Now I've done all the waiting I think I can stand
And I want you to know
Yeah, I want you to know
I want you to know
I think you've found your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Yeah, you've found your man
Come home to him
And you're going to have to cry to make it on your own
But I can't see you now, put down your hands
No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands
'Cause I've been waiting as long as I can stand
So if you ever need someone, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
You don't have to go and die
To show people you're hurting
And you're going to have to try
Put out the fire if you're burning
But I can't see you now, put down your hands
No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands
'Cause we've been waiting as long as we can stand
And should you ever need anyone, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Now, I read through your poetry
Yeah, every last one
Felt like I ate too much butter
And drank too much rum
'Cause it made me feel sweet inside
Warm, proud, and young
I've been sick inside
And angry at everyone
And I wish I could touch you
If I wasn't miles away
We could talk it all out
In your clean white place
Now I've done all the waiting I think I can stand
And I want you to know
Yeah, I want you to know
I want you to know
I think you've found your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Yeah, you've found your man
Come home to him
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