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.
Oh please, won't you let me stay the night?
I've got to prove myself right
Your mouth just won't play by the rules
So when we get out of high school
Oh, it's on
I've thought a lot about
The things I heard from the pretty girls back home
Keep it, I'm waiting
I thought a lot of you back home
Now it's really simple, baby
You're temporary
Turn off the lights, turn off the lights
I've got to prove myself tonight
Pay attention sweetie
Let's get one thing straight
We're not in high school
Stop talking and start moving
Stop talking and start moving
Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
I've thought a lot about
The things I heard from the pretty girls back home
Keep it, I'm waiting
I thought a lot of you back home
Now it's really simple, baby
You're temporary
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(Oh yeah)
I've thought a lot about
The things I heard from the pretty girls back home
(Oh please, won't you let me stay the night
I got to prove myself right)
Keep it, I'm waiting
(I got to prove myself right)
I thought a lot of you back home
Now it's really simple, baby
(Your mouth just won't play by the rules
So when we get out of high school)
You're temporary
(Oh, it's on)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(Oh yeah)
I've got to prove myself right
Your mouth just won't play by the rules
So when we get out of high school
Oh, it's on
I've thought a lot about
The things I heard from the pretty girls back home
Keep it, I'm waiting
I thought a lot of you back home
Now it's really simple, baby
You're temporary
Turn off the lights, turn off the lights
I've got to prove myself tonight
Pay attention sweetie
Let's get one thing straight
We're not in high school
Stop talking and start moving
Stop talking and start moving
Yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
I've thought a lot about
The things I heard from the pretty girls back home
Keep it, I'm waiting
I thought a lot of you back home
Now it's really simple, baby
You're temporary
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(Oh yeah)
I've thought a lot about
The things I heard from the pretty girls back home
(Oh please, won't you let me stay the night
I got to prove myself right)
Keep it, I'm waiting
(I got to prove myself right)
I thought a lot of you back home
Now it's really simple, baby
(Your mouth just won't play by the rules
So when we get out of high school)
You're temporary
(Oh, it's on)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(It's the life)
It's the life, but I wouldn't recommend it
(Oh yeah)
Lyrics submitted by eltroyo11
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tho its not only about temp relationships. oh please wont you let me stay the night ive gotta prove myself right
that could mean hes gotta prove hes not the general male who would jus screw over a girl
tho she of course is being suggestive might i say which is portrayed in this line your mouth just won't play by the rules
and he knows its not the right path its the life but i wouldnt recommend it