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.
Well she never was the best
Yeah at following the trends
Stayed one step above the rest
And even though it seemed
Like the world was crushing on her
Didn't let it hold her down even hold her back
Oh no
Don't worry you'll show them
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Seventeen is just a test
Yeah and I would recommend
That you live with no regrets
And even if it seems
Like the world was crushing on you
You shouldn't let it hold you down
Shouldn't hold you back
Oh no
Oh no
Don't worry you'll show them
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Relax girl
Turn down the lights
No one can see you shining
Relax girl
It'll be alright
No one can stop you if you tried
Point of rhythm is the fall await in time
To listen to the beating in your mind
And if you will seek then you shall find
Woah oh
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Yeah at following the trends
Stayed one step above the rest
And even though it seemed
Like the world was crushing on her
Didn't let it hold her down even hold her back
Oh no
Don't worry you'll show them
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Seventeen is just a test
Yeah and I would recommend
That you live with no regrets
And even if it seems
Like the world was crushing on you
You shouldn't let it hold you down
Shouldn't hold you back
Oh no
Oh no
Don't worry you'll show them
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Relax girl
Turn down the lights
No one can see you shining
Relax girl
It'll be alright
No one can stop you if you tried
Point of rhythm is the fall await in time
To listen to the beating in your mind
And if you will seek then you shall find
Woah oh
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn
There's a scream in your voice
And I hope you will be heard
There's a fire in your eyes
And I hope you'll let it burn until you're heard
You're heard
Lyrics submitted by BellaMuertexcore
Seventeen Ain't So Sweet Lyrics as written by Ronnie Winter
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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