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.
She breathes in
She breaths out
She wakes up
And lays down
She can hardly speak
And so she screams
I won't give again
'Cause she takes it so often
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
She loves you
And hates you
You break down
She feels good
She will bleed from insecurity
When will she heal from this
I love her still
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
She's got everything,You want
She's every little thing,You're not,Yeah
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
She breaths out
She wakes up
And lays down
She can hardly speak
And so she screams
I won't give again
'Cause she takes it so often
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
She loves you
And hates you
You break down
She feels good
She will bleed from insecurity
When will she heal from this
I love her still
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
She's got everything,You want
She's every little thing,You're not,Yeah
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
Nothing I say will wash it away
I'm standing in the pouring rain
You say it won't happen again
You're manic, manic
There's a chemical in your brain
It's pouring sunshine and in rage
You can never know what to expect
You're manic, manic
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Manic Lyrics as written by Tiffany Arbuckle Lee Matt Bronleewe
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This song wasn't written well I don't think. I like it, but yeah. It doesn't make sense how it switches point of views, and this line, "She's got everything,You want She's every little thing,You're not,Yeah" I don't get.
speaking from experience with depression. <br /> I think its well written.<br /> <br /> Its like Depression is this whole other person that controls you and tells you your not good enough. its an exhausting experience.<br /> the lines<br /> She's got everything,You want<br /> She's every little thing,You're not,Yeah<br /> are talking about how the depression makes you feel.... youll never be good enough because "she" wont let you.<br /> <br /> the part where she says<br /> She loves you<br /> And hates you<br /> You break down<br /> She feels good<br /> <br /> She will bleed from insecurity<br /> When will she heal from this<br /> I love her still<br /> <br /> is like the manic interaction with depression, its an isolating relationship that almost sucks the life out of you.<br /> <br /> Any thoughts?<br /> <br /> <br />
@Solace? I have to agree with Mym on this one. Being in a state of Manic Depression is like having two or more distinct people inside your head. Everything in the song really tries to capture the internal war between these sides. The symbolism in the choruses are set in contrast to each other, which is often the feeling of holding two opposing forces inside at once.