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.
Mistaken identity
You really got this one wrong
Racially singled out
He must have a gun
And yet you get off with no time
How can this be the answer
No crime yet they shot away
He now lies dead, the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice, this is corruption
The four protectors fired forty one shots
Hitting him nineteen times
Searching the body there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
Murder must be still be a crime
When our inherent freedom
Is hatefully gunned down
By who we entrust
And yet you get off with no time
How can this be the answer
No crime yet they shot away
He now lies dead, the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice, this is corruption
The four protectors fired forty one shots
Hitting him nineteen times
Searching the body there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
Contempt breeds contamination
How can this be the answer
No crime yet they shot away
He now lies dead, the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice, this is corruption
The four protectors fired forty one shots
Hitting him nineteen times
Searching the body there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
Contempt breeds contamination
You really got this one wrong
Racially singled out
He must have a gun
And yet you get off with no time
How can this be the answer
No crime yet they shot away
He now lies dead, the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice, this is corruption
The four protectors fired forty one shots
Hitting him nineteen times
Searching the body there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
Murder must be still be a crime
When our inherent freedom
Is hatefully gunned down
By who we entrust
And yet you get off with no time
How can this be the answer
No crime yet they shot away
He now lies dead, the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice, this is corruption
The four protectors fired forty one shots
Hitting him nineteen times
Searching the body there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
Contempt breeds contamination
How can this be the answer
No crime yet they shot away
He now lies dead, the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice, this is corruption
The four protectors fired forty one shots
Hitting him nineteen times
Searching the body there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
Contempt breeds contamination
Lyrics submitted by EvilWraith
Contempt Breeds Contamination Lyrics as written by Jason Suecof Corey Beaulieu
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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the lyrics i think, should be
no crime yet they shot away instead of no crying the shadow way
and instead of realise that the blood is on your hands should be he now lies dead the blood is on your hands
cheers ! great song .. best on album