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.
I put my life on my music and everything around me
Streets that I was raised on, livin' on so ruggedly
So I decided way back in the day
That I'm gonna try and take whateva comes my way
You know, by workin' hard to get mine, payin' dues
Tryna make it through, and outsmart some fools
It's been a long time since I got to sit up straight
So best believe I'mma snatchin' off plates
[Chorus]
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my...Once I put my...
Once I put my..Once I put my)
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee)
I been in this game for so many years
with no fears, cause my head is clear
I can see you always tryna hate, on what I'm doin'
but you will never stop, what I'm pursuin'
Man, I got heart so fuck havin' enemies
Take it to the stage, and I'll make you just a memory
I put my life on every word that I say
My guarantee is that I'm here to stay
(So watch for me!)
[Chorus]
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my...Once I put my...
Once I put my..Once I put my)
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee)
Mixed tapes, and bootlegs been through it all
In for the long haul, follow me ya'll!!
Put your hands up if you're down for the struggle
Cause it's time to push through this rubble
UH!
I got one thing on my mind, willing to grind
both feet on the ladder, and I'm ready to climb
Too many mouths to feed, so you gots to believe
that I put my whole life on what the fuck I achieve
(and that's my life!)
[Chorus]
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my...Once I put my...
Once I put my..Once I put my)
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee)
Streets that I was raised on, livin' on so ruggedly
So I decided way back in the day
That I'm gonna try and take whateva comes my way
You know, by workin' hard to get mine, payin' dues
Tryna make it through, and outsmart some fools
It's been a long time since I got to sit up straight
So best believe I'mma snatchin' off plates
[Chorus]
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my...Once I put my...
Once I put my..Once I put my)
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee)
I been in this game for so many years
with no fears, cause my head is clear
I can see you always tryna hate, on what I'm doin'
but you will never stop, what I'm pursuin'
Man, I got heart so fuck havin' enemies
Take it to the stage, and I'll make you just a memory
I put my life on every word that I say
My guarantee is that I'm here to stay
(So watch for me!)
[Chorus]
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my...Once I put my...
Once I put my..Once I put my)
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee)
Mixed tapes, and bootlegs been through it all
In for the long haul, follow me ya'll!!
Put your hands up if you're down for the struggle
Cause it's time to push through this rubble
UH!
I got one thing on my mind, willing to grind
both feet on the ladder, and I'm ready to climb
Too many mouths to feed, so you gots to believe
that I put my whole life on what the fuck I achieve
(and that's my life!)
[Chorus]
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my...Once I put my...
Once I put my..Once I put my)
Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee
(Once I put my life on this
there's nothing left but my guarantee)
Lyrics submitted by plastic.radio
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