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.
Southtown girls won't blow you away
But you know that they'll stay.
Take Lyndale to the horizon.
Take Nicollet out to the ocean.
Take Penn Ave out to the 494.
Meet me right in front of the fabric store.
Don't look me in the eye.
Look over at the theater.
I'm a little bit surprised.
You didn't tell me there'd be three of you.
Hey Bloomington, what'd you let them do to you?
I think they're almost through with you.
Southtown girls wont blow you away
But you know that they'll stay.
Take Lyndale back to the Southside.
Take Nicollet up to the Vietnamese.
Take Penn Ave back up to the Northside.
Take Lowery east to the quarry.
Meet me right in front of the Rainbow Foods.
I got a brown paper bag and black buckle shoes.
If anything seems weird then just cruise.
Meet me right in front of the Party City.
That two sided tape it gets way too sticky.
I got a bad case of noisemaker blues.
Southtown girls wont blow you away
But you know that they'll stay.
But you know that they'll stay.
Take Lyndale to the horizon.
Take Nicollet out to the ocean.
Take Penn Ave out to the 494.
Meet me right in front of the fabric store.
Don't look me in the eye.
Look over at the theater.
I'm a little bit surprised.
You didn't tell me there'd be three of you.
Hey Bloomington, what'd you let them do to you?
I think they're almost through with you.
Southtown girls wont blow you away
But you know that they'll stay.
Take Lyndale back to the Southside.
Take Nicollet up to the Vietnamese.
Take Penn Ave back up to the Northside.
Take Lowery east to the quarry.
Meet me right in front of the Rainbow Foods.
I got a brown paper bag and black buckle shoes.
If anything seems weird then just cruise.
Meet me right in front of the Party City.
That two sided tape it gets way too sticky.
I got a bad case of noisemaker blues.
Southtown girls wont blow you away
But you know that they'll stay.
Lyrics submitted by kemekongka
Southtown Girl Lyrics as written by Tad Jason Kubler Craig Finn
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
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