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.
through a hole in the saddest soul
where nothing's better or worse
down a tube, swallowed like food
you sat around, broke it down
laugh and scream, you split a seam
shot through like blood into a dream
you woke up, no it's not true
you blink your eyes, go back inside
up and down a retired clown
got in his very small car and drove around
down a chute, you got the boot
and close your eyes, it's no surprise
where you goin', which way's the wind
who's that knockin' six in the mornin'
time is like a train
and our love is just the same
it's gonna go if we don't keep on runnin'
yes it's gonna go if we don't keep on runnin'
yes it's gonna go if we don't keep on
back and forth
the spoon and the fork
get up and go
he calls out your name, take the crown
spin around, dry your eyes
and put it down, laugh and scream
you split a seam
you leave it open for everyone to see
hello, hello i've gotta go
if you need to know
look out the window
where nothing's better or worse
down a tube, swallowed like food
you sat around, broke it down
laugh and scream, you split a seam
shot through like blood into a dream
you woke up, no it's not true
you blink your eyes, go back inside
up and down a retired clown
got in his very small car and drove around
down a chute, you got the boot
and close your eyes, it's no surprise
where you goin', which way's the wind
who's that knockin' six in the mornin'
time is like a train
and our love is just the same
it's gonna go if we don't keep on runnin'
yes it's gonna go if we don't keep on runnin'
yes it's gonna go if we don't keep on
back and forth
the spoon and the fork
get up and go
he calls out your name, take the crown
spin around, dry your eyes
and put it down, laugh and scream
you split a seam
you leave it open for everyone to see
hello, hello i've gotta go
if you need to know
look out the window
Lyrics submitted by glendora
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