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.
I find it's a bit oppressive
To think that the world is running around
And waste your time in search of an image
If you can't see there is a mirror behind
Break the default feelings
And then kick the ass of the habits
Don't live in search of the attitude
Just be and fuck the other lies
I've got the impression, and I'm not alone
That in you boys something's going afraid
I don't like a hand on my back from behind
But I'm not frightened by myself
Pretend my will
The spinal marrow of life
And not alone we'll find a source
Where I drink the most forbidden wine
A mind set
The meaning of a borrowed life
Not a move in the right direction
Just on and on the same old try
Give me back that treasure
I'll be twice at the same time
Or follow my realizing way
Just be and fuck the other lies
I know who you are
Cold tiredness inactive desire
Take my hand now
Recall the primordial era
Give me back that treasure
I'll be twice at the same time
A mind set in permission
The meaning of a borrowed life
To think that the world is running around
And waste your time in search of an image
If you can't see there is a mirror behind
Break the default feelings
And then kick the ass of the habits
Don't live in search of the attitude
Just be and fuck the other lies
I've got the impression, and I'm not alone
That in you boys something's going afraid
I don't like a hand on my back from behind
But I'm not frightened by myself
Pretend my will
The spinal marrow of life
And not alone we'll find a source
Where I drink the most forbidden wine
A mind set
The meaning of a borrowed life
Not a move in the right direction
Just on and on the same old try
Give me back that treasure
I'll be twice at the same time
Or follow my realizing way
Just be and fuck the other lies
I know who you are
Cold tiredness inactive desire
Take my hand now
Recall the primordial era
Give me back that treasure
I'll be twice at the same time
A mind set in permission
The meaning of a borrowed life
Lyrics submitted by mrdorman
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