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.
This is a seasonal affair
So be there or be square
And the invitation said so
So just let that ego go
And watch it strike back like a boomerang
Scared stiff and not sure how to deal with it
You're a legend in this room
Only on this room
Oh goodness me
Oh goodness my mind has slipped
And wiped you away from it
Same shit, different day
Same shit
Same shit, different day
Now lets, lets backtrack and back it up
We have a whole lot to prove
You hike your skirt
And pull your shirt down
To give those gents what they crave
Because as you say
You love to save
To save
Now lets, lets backtrack and back it up
We have a whole lot to prove
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
Some have labeled me so savvy
And I'll admit
I agree to disagree
Do your knees go weak when I simply speak?
And did you, did you hear that I am so charming?
Oh yeah and I bow and bow
But I'm not sure I can bare it
Same shit, different day
Same shit
Same shit, different day
Now lets, lets backtrack and back it up
We have a whole lot to prove
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
This is a seasonal affair
So be there or be square
The invitation said so
So let that ego go
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
So be there or be square
And the invitation said so
So just let that ego go
And watch it strike back like a boomerang
Scared stiff and not sure how to deal with it
You're a legend in this room
Only on this room
Oh goodness me
Oh goodness my mind has slipped
And wiped you away from it
Same shit, different day
Same shit
Same shit, different day
Now lets, lets backtrack and back it up
We have a whole lot to prove
You hike your skirt
And pull your shirt down
To give those gents what they crave
Because as you say
You love to save
To save
Now lets, lets backtrack and back it up
We have a whole lot to prove
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
Some have labeled me so savvy
And I'll admit
I agree to disagree
Do your knees go weak when I simply speak?
And did you, did you hear that I am so charming?
Oh yeah and I bow and bow
But I'm not sure I can bare it
Same shit, different day
Same shit
Same shit, different day
Now lets, lets backtrack and back it up
We have a whole lot to prove
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
This is a seasonal affair
So be there or be square
The invitation said so
So let that ego go
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
Let the sweat drop
Calm, collected, and cunning
Watch those jaws drop
The sweat is still running
Lyrics submitted by fedorov1fan
Sweat the Battle Before the Battle Sweats You Lyrics as written by Jeff Czum Fernando Cimato
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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