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.
Don't you ever go outside
Afraid of what is waiting
He said "the world is so cruel, sweet baby,
And I'm the one you can call for help"
But you know that's not the answer
'Cause you're lost and so afraid
Right now, feel the anger coming,
And who will you blame?
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now?
And you're always bleeding
Don't you ever wonder why
The streets look dark and dangerous
And your room is getting smaller everyday baby
Inch by inch its your daily torture
You don't seem to be able to live by yourself
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now?
And you're always bleeding
(x2)
(And you're always bleeding) (x2)
From pervert eyes amazing sights
Wipe your tears and light a smile
You are ready
To come outside and breathe some life
Feel some flesh, some skin, a knife
You are ready
And stop hiding,
Now you know how to deal with this
(You are ready)
And stop crying,
These are the last tears you wept
And now the run on another face
(Who do you hurt now?)
(Who do you hurt now?)
And you're always bleeding
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now?
And you're always bleeding
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
(You're always bleeding)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
(You're always bleeding)
Who do you hurt now?
(You're always bleeding)
And you're always bleeding.
(You're always bleeding)
(x2)
Afraid of what is waiting
He said "the world is so cruel, sweet baby,
And I'm the one you can call for help"
But you know that's not the answer
'Cause you're lost and so afraid
Right now, feel the anger coming,
And who will you blame?
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now?
And you're always bleeding
Don't you ever wonder why
The streets look dark and dangerous
And your room is getting smaller everyday baby
Inch by inch its your daily torture
You don't seem to be able to live by yourself
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now?
And you're always bleeding
(x2)
(And you're always bleeding) (x2)
From pervert eyes amazing sights
Wipe your tears and light a smile
You are ready
To come outside and breathe some life
Feel some flesh, some skin, a knife
You are ready
And stop hiding,
Now you know how to deal with this
(You are ready)
And stop crying,
These are the last tears you wept
And now the run on another face
(Who do you hurt now?)
(Who do you hurt now?)
And you're always bleeding
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
Who do you hurt now?
And you're always bleeding
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
(You're always bleeding)
Who do you hurt now? (Who do you hurt now?)
(You're always bleeding)
Who do you hurt now?
(You're always bleeding)
And you're always bleeding.
(You're always bleeding)
(x2)
Lyrics submitted by Moriquendi, edited by xA
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