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.
Wake up to the buzzards
Contemplating
Taking bets on when I’ll finally pass
Tattered signs point in all directions
No courtesy
Of food or beverage
Recollection of a chapel
A bar of whiskey
Kindred spirits filled the room
Should’ve known by the way she kissed me
I was dealt a real smooth hand tonight
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
I feel my eyes flicker open
This suitcase crushing
As it’s pressed against my legs
The taste of duct tape fills my palate
My hands are sore
And bound by laces
Good night to the city lights
You’re always bound to lose this time
I thought I had you on the upper hand
I should have known you had something up your sleeve again
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
All that’s on your mind
Because your chariot awaits
And let’s keep in mind
We’ve got all the time in the world to get this right
So slip your black dress off tonight
The ammunition is so heartfelt
Kiss me one more time
Kiss yourself goodbye
Hey girl, can you feel me?
As I lose myself in you
Hey girl, can you feel me?
As I lose myself in you
Good night to the city lights
You’re always bound to lose
I thought I had you on the upper hand
Something’s up your sleeve again
Good night to the city lights
You’re always bound to lose
I thought I had you on the upper hand
Something’s up your sleeve again
Contemplating
Taking bets on when I’ll finally pass
Tattered signs point in all directions
No courtesy
Of food or beverage
Recollection of a chapel
A bar of whiskey
Kindred spirits filled the room
Should’ve known by the way she kissed me
I was dealt a real smooth hand tonight
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
I feel my eyes flicker open
This suitcase crushing
As it’s pressed against my legs
The taste of duct tape fills my palate
My hands are sore
And bound by laces
Good night to the city lights
You’re always bound to lose this time
I thought I had you on the upper hand
I should have known you had something up your sleeve again
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
You were right about
Always wanting more
There’s nothing you can do now
You’re snake eyes
All that’s on your mind
Because your chariot awaits
And let’s keep in mind
We’ve got all the time in the world to get this right
So slip your black dress off tonight
The ammunition is so heartfelt
Kiss me one more time
Kiss yourself goodbye
Hey girl, can you feel me?
As I lose myself in you
Hey girl, can you feel me?
As I lose myself in you
Good night to the city lights
You’re always bound to lose
I thought I had you on the upper hand
Something’s up your sleeve again
Good night to the city lights
You’re always bound to lose
I thought I had you on the upper hand
Something’s up your sleeve again
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"it's a story about a man who goes to vegas,and has an insane night.his luck runs out.he was greedy,and payed for it in the end.he won a large sum of money and attracted attention at his table.he meet a con artist ex hooker.he takes his winnings and parties hard for a week straight.a week of sex,theft and living every day like it was your last.durring his drug enduced stuper,he marries the girl in a chappel by elvis,and when he wakes the next day.he is in the trunk of his rental car.bound,and gagged.hence the taste of duct tape. the girls partner,drugged him,and stole his winning.he was left in the dessert on an old dessert road.the buzzard were waiting for him to die...circling.the song starts from the end to the beginig.i wrote it like he was having flashes of his insane week,and how he ended up like he did...with nothing.the song is about having everything,and losing it in a matter of seconds.it's a fucked up modern day version of Jobe...."
from jermey him self!