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.
Hit your knees
Freeze if you can
Looking up must make you
Feel like half a man
Try to play in tune
But the song and dance is ruined
What's the bright idea?
Can't you get a real career?
It's no use
Trying to call bluff
And there ain't no use in you
Wiggling the cuffs
Try to play in tune
But the song and dance is ruined
As plain as it can be
A dog's eye view is all there is to see
A sinking feeling sets in
No defense and not a dime to drop
A sinking feeling sets in
Can't pick up a phone and call off the cops
Now you're got
Time on your hands
From such a big shot
To half a man
Right?
No defense and not a dime to drop
A sinking feeling sets in
Freeze if you can
Looking up must make you
Feel like half a man
Try to play in tune
But the song and dance is ruined
What's the bright idea?
Can't you get a real career?
It's no use
Trying to call bluff
And there ain't no use in you
Wiggling the cuffs
Try to play in tune
But the song and dance is ruined
As plain as it can be
A dog's eye view is all there is to see
A sinking feeling sets in
No defense and not a dime to drop
A sinking feeling sets in
Can't pick up a phone and call off the cops
Now you're got
Time on your hands
From such a big shot
To half a man
Right?
No defense and not a dime to drop
A sinking feeling sets in
Lyrics submitted by punkpirate
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