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.
Ashtray full of Marlboro reds
Empty fifth layin' on the bed
A hangover hangin' on in my head
Along with the damn goodbye you said
Got some habits I need to kick
You're at the top of my list
Of things I need to quit
There's a girl gettin' dressed, cab on the way
Don't know her number, don't know her name
She looks a lot like you, ain't that a shame
Girl I'm all messed up and you're to blame
Got some habits I need to kick
You're at the top of my list
Of things I need to quit
Everything about you is bad for me
Damn you and damn your memory
Can't keep going on like this
Something's gotta break, something's gotta give
Wish I could say to hell with it all
Instead of hanging 'round hoping you might call
I keep that song stuck on repeat
Something 'bout the words and melody
Takes me back to the way it used to be
Even with you gone you get the best of me
I got some habits I need to kick
You're at the top of my list
Of things I need to quit
No, I wouldn't be stoned like this
If I could get you off of my list
Of things I need to quit
Things I need to quit
Empty fifth layin' on the bed
A hangover hangin' on in my head
Along with the damn goodbye you said
Got some habits I need to kick
You're at the top of my list
Of things I need to quit
There's a girl gettin' dressed, cab on the way
Don't know her number, don't know her name
She looks a lot like you, ain't that a shame
Girl I'm all messed up and you're to blame
Got some habits I need to kick
You're at the top of my list
Of things I need to quit
Everything about you is bad for me
Damn you and damn your memory
Can't keep going on like this
Something's gotta break, something's gotta give
Wish I could say to hell with it all
Instead of hanging 'round hoping you might call
I keep that song stuck on repeat
Something 'bout the words and melody
Takes me back to the way it used to be
Even with you gone you get the best of me
I got some habits I need to kick
You're at the top of my list
Of things I need to quit
No, I wouldn't be stoned like this
If I could get you off of my list
Of things I need to quit
Things I need to quit
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