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, you think its cool to be crazy
i say "you want risks? take risks."
there's no point in taking chances
and me, i wouldn't call it a sophomore slump
no i'd say im one step closer to bein' just where i want to be
away from this scene
away from this machine
alright
so meet me in the middle
well come on let's make up a dance
and we'll agree to call it the compromise
step one:
find a partner, grab a pen
and don't you dare ask questions just sign on the dotted line
well, step two-oo-oo:
put your partner behind a desk
where they'll do absolutely nothing
so its your job to dance and smile
the whole time
well don't call it a trend
'cause it's the only way we think to get ahead
so meet me in the middle
well come on lets make up a dance
and we'll agree to call it the compromise
it's no sense in complaining
if it doesn't change our minds
well take me by the hand let's compromise
i can feel your feet touching mine
if you can't dance, there's someone else in line
so meet me in the middle
well come on let's make up a dance
and we'll agree to call it the compromise
there's no sense in complaining
if it doesn't change our minds
well take me by the hand let's compromise
i say "you want risks? take risks."
there's no point in taking chances
and me, i wouldn't call it a sophomore slump
no i'd say im one step closer to bein' just where i want to be
away from this scene
away from this machine
alright
so meet me in the middle
well come on let's make up a dance
and we'll agree to call it the compromise
step one:
find a partner, grab a pen
and don't you dare ask questions just sign on the dotted line
well, step two-oo-oo:
put your partner behind a desk
where they'll do absolutely nothing
so its your job to dance and smile
the whole time
well don't call it a trend
'cause it's the only way we think to get ahead
so meet me in the middle
well come on lets make up a dance
and we'll agree to call it the compromise
it's no sense in complaining
if it doesn't change our minds
well take me by the hand let's compromise
i can feel your feet touching mine
if you can't dance, there's someone else in line
so meet me in the middle
well come on let's make up a dance
and we'll agree to call it the compromise
there's no sense in complaining
if it doesn't change our minds
well take me by the hand let's compromise
Lyrics submitted by nathanb
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