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've had the same jeans on for four days now
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
Life's one big circle, and it does end
When it ends will you still be my friend?
Am I making a fool of myself?
Oh, tell me am I making a fool of myself?
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
I've had the same jeans on for four days now
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I take my hats off to the busker man
When he's drowned all his sorrows in singing songs
Not everything has worked out to plan
But believe me he's smiling as long as he can
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get your self together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
I've had the same jeans on for four days now
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
My minds not perfect, but it's sincere
You'd be amazed at what you can achieve in a year
And you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
And I know you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
So, when you look in the mirror (oh, oh)
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
Same jeans on for four days now
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I'm not making a fool of myself
Now believe me baby I can tell
Same jeans on for four days now
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I'm not making a fool of myself
Believe me baby I can tell
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
Life's one big circle, and it does end
When it ends will you still be my friend?
Am I making a fool of myself?
Oh, tell me am I making a fool of myself?
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
I've had the same jeans on for four days now
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I take my hats off to the busker man
When he's drowned all his sorrows in singing songs
Not everything has worked out to plan
But believe me he's smiling as long as he can
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get your self together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
I've had the same jeans on for four days now
I'm gonna go to a disco in the middle of the town
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
My minds not perfect, but it's sincere
You'd be amazed at what you can achieve in a year
And you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
And I know you tried so hard, but your hearts on a switch
So, when you look in the mirror
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
So, when you look in the mirror (oh, oh)
Reflecting back at you, someone that you don't know
Oh, that's just made your head spin around
So get yourself together, yeah
Get your feet back on the ground
Same jeans on for four days now
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I'm not making a fool of myself
Now believe me baby I can tell
Same jeans on for four days now
Everybody's dressing up, I'm dressing down
I'm not making a fool of myself
Believe me baby I can tell
Lyrics submitted by purplelight
Same Jeans Lyrics as written by Kyle Falconer Kieren Webster
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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This song is great and I actually wore my jeans for 4 days lol