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.
Can I stop my life, so I could just be with you?
Let's hightail to Hawaii on a plane.
I'll embezzle whats left of my band fund
To take necessary action to destroy what I have/need.
You and I, we'll move to New York City.
I'll get a temp job, you'll start your career.
I'm not being fickle, just realistic.
The air is moist but it never gets too cold this time of year.
So tell me was it worth it?
Answer before I get in my van...
...to drive into the Pacific, where I'll probably never see your face again.
Say the word, and I'll put my guitar down.
I'll be sad, but at least we'll both get laid.
We'll start to fight when I start to resent you.
And we'll both agree the thought was nice but I should not have stayed.
Take the I-WHATEVER to desolation.
And now fast food's reminding me of you.
So I'll write postcards, and I'll forget to send them.
Thanks a lot, I lost my mind, and now I'm losing you.
So tell me something awesome... (AWESOME!)
...that can last my whole life sentence in the van. (in the van)
Cause I'm on the S.S. Ambition to nowhere...
...and I'll probably never see your face again.
So tell me something awesome...
...that can last my whole life sentence in the van.
Cause I'm on the S.S. Stupid Goals to nowhere...
...and I'll probably never see your face again.
Cause I'm on the S.S. Bullshit Dreams to nowhere...
...and I'll probably never see your face again.
Let's hightail to Hawaii on a plane.
I'll embezzle whats left of my band fund
To take necessary action to destroy what I have/need.
You and I, we'll move to New York City.
I'll get a temp job, you'll start your career.
I'm not being fickle, just realistic.
The air is moist but it never gets too cold this time of year.
So tell me was it worth it?
Answer before I get in my van...
...to drive into the Pacific, where I'll probably never see your face again.
Say the word, and I'll put my guitar down.
I'll be sad, but at least we'll both get laid.
We'll start to fight when I start to resent you.
And we'll both agree the thought was nice but I should not have stayed.
Take the I-WHATEVER to desolation.
And now fast food's reminding me of you.
So I'll write postcards, and I'll forget to send them.
Thanks a lot, I lost my mind, and now I'm losing you.
So tell me something awesome... (AWESOME!)
...that can last my whole life sentence in the van. (in the van)
Cause I'm on the S.S. Ambition to nowhere...
...and I'll probably never see your face again.
So tell me something awesome...
...that can last my whole life sentence in the van.
Cause I'm on the S.S. Stupid Goals to nowhere...
...and I'll probably never see your face again.
Cause I'm on the S.S. Bullshit Dreams to nowhere...
...and I'll probably never see your face again.
Lyrics submitted by KeasbyKnights
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