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.
Oh, if only Brazil was not so far
Far away I would swim or walk or ride
But never ever fly
But all the noise of the maniacs there
The sweat on my face it's worth to bear, but I
Don't wanna bounce and die
But then I see a lady
In a tight blue dress - I close my eyes
I know what I would go for
Stewardess before the crash
Lavatory Love Machine
No fear can quell my steam
Lavatory Love Machine
No cabin fire burn my dream
I am at your disposal
I gotta get up to see what you ain't gotta hide
Wheeling junk along the aisle
Keep your seat belt fastened
You're whipping with an iron voice, you command
Uh, mistress I am in your hands
And when she asks me
What I'd like to eat - I realise
The domina feels the same
And I reply: What about your pie?
Lavatory Love Machine
No fear can quell my steam
Lavatory Love Machine
No cabin fire burn my dream
Lavatory Love Machine
No broken wings to stop me steam
Lavatory Love Machine
Honey do you like the way I cream?
Now if I gotta die
I'll have been stiff and smiling till the crash
Let them know I've been alive
Till I made my final splash
Lavatory Love Machine
No fear to quell my steam
Lavatory Love Machine
Whoah, oh
Lavatory Love Machine
Don't hear the scary noises from the turbine when you scream
Lavatory Love Machine
No broken wings to stop this dream
Lavatory Love Machine
Honey do you like the way I cream?
Lavatory Love Machine
Whoah, oh...
Far away I would swim or walk or ride
But never ever fly
But all the noise of the maniacs there
The sweat on my face it's worth to bear, but I
Don't wanna bounce and die
But then I see a lady
In a tight blue dress - I close my eyes
I know what I would go for
Stewardess before the crash
Lavatory Love Machine
No fear can quell my steam
Lavatory Love Machine
No cabin fire burn my dream
I am at your disposal
I gotta get up to see what you ain't gotta hide
Wheeling junk along the aisle
Keep your seat belt fastened
You're whipping with an iron voice, you command
Uh, mistress I am in your hands
And when she asks me
What I'd like to eat - I realise
The domina feels the same
And I reply: What about your pie?
Lavatory Love Machine
No fear can quell my steam
Lavatory Love Machine
No cabin fire burn my dream
Lavatory Love Machine
No broken wings to stop me steam
Lavatory Love Machine
Honey do you like the way I cream?
Now if I gotta die
I'll have been stiff and smiling till the crash
Let them know I've been alive
Till I made my final splash
Lavatory Love Machine
No fear to quell my steam
Lavatory Love Machine
Whoah, oh
Lavatory Love Machine
Don't hear the scary noises from the turbine when you scream
Lavatory Love Machine
No broken wings to stop this dream
Lavatory Love Machine
Honey do you like the way I cream?
Lavatory Love Machine
Whoah, oh...
Lyrics submitted by brooza
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