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 don't want you
And your distorted point of view
Looking down on me
I don't need you
Even though you think I do
I'm sure I'll find someone to take your place
Disconnected after all this time
It's time we say goodbye
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
I don't need you
To help me fill this empty room
I'd rather be alone
I think I hate you
From all the shit you put me through
You're hanging like a noose around my neck
Disconnected after all this time
It's time we say goodbye
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
You fall asleep behind the wheel
Everytime you get up to drive
Take your pills to make you feel
Like everything's alright inside of you
You turn it off and turn it on
You bleed your heart to everyone
But they don't know you
They don't know you like I do
Turn it off and turn it on
Cry a lie to everyone
But they don't hear you
Like I do
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
It's too late I'm not coming back
You're too late I'm not coming back to you
Not back to you
And your distorted point of view
Looking down on me
I don't need you
Even though you think I do
I'm sure I'll find someone to take your place
Disconnected after all this time
It's time we say goodbye
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
I don't need you
To help me fill this empty room
I'd rather be alone
I think I hate you
From all the shit you put me through
You're hanging like a noose around my neck
Disconnected after all this time
It's time we say goodbye
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
You fall asleep behind the wheel
Everytime you get up to drive
Take your pills to make you feel
Like everything's alright inside of you
You turn it off and turn it on
You bleed your heart to everyone
But they don't know you
They don't know you like I do
Turn it off and turn it on
Cry a lie to everyone
But they don't hear you
Like I do
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
Back to you
Don't tell me
That you're sorry
It's too late I'm not coming back
It's too late I'm not coming back
You're too late I'm not coming back to you
Not back to you
Lyrics submitted by rangel
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