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.
Haven’t seemed haven’t seen happy it’s gonna come to me
When it does
I don’t know where I’ll keep it at all
In my room where I sleep to keep away bad dreams
In my heart, I don’t know
Loneliness takes up all that space
So when I’m feeling low I’ll take out my check book and buy a new car
Oh that sweet distraction, that comfortable discontent, I’m in love
Andrea's in the room kicking her shoes off
Sing along, singing along
Shaking our blues off we sing
I’ve come up with a plan so brilliant
Like Times Square, mid-day
Thoughts are directed in every way
And so I’ll keep my eyes on the billboard ads displayed
Kill my heart, no fix it up
Oh those sweet distractions, inviting discontent, I’m in love
When it does
I don’t know where I’ll keep it at all
In my room where I sleep to keep away bad dreams
In my heart, I don’t know
Loneliness takes up all that space
So when I’m feeling low I’ll take out my check book and buy a new car
Oh that sweet distraction, that comfortable discontent, I’m in love
Andrea's in the room kicking her shoes off
Sing along, singing along
Shaking our blues off we sing
I’ve come up with a plan so brilliant
Like Times Square, mid-day
Thoughts are directed in every way
And so I’ll keep my eyes on the billboard ads displayed
Kill my heart, no fix it up
Oh those sweet distractions, inviting discontent, I’m in love
Lyrics submitted by benerfritted
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