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.
Sitting on the edge of town
I can feel it coming over through the underground
Make believe you've seen the light
What you felt was just a gutter on a friday night
Gonna make a go of things
But your sick of kissing ass for the praise it brings
Sitting on the edge of town
I can hear it coming over though its got no sound
Take all you can
And hold it down for long enough
Until desire starts to burn again
Billy's gonna make it tonight
He's got it all worked out
But it dont feel right
He's searching for another fix
Sais "if your so smart why aint you rich?"
He's wiated for this rainy day
Just to blow it all and fly away
Billy's gonna make it tonight
Gonna make it count, gonna do it right
Take all you can
And hold it down for long enough
Until desire starts to burn again
Fast as you can
And hold it tight in both your hands
Until desire learns to fly again
I can feel it coming over through the underground
Make believe you've seen the light
What you felt was just a gutter on a friday night
Gonna make a go of things
But your sick of kissing ass for the praise it brings
Sitting on the edge of town
I can hear it coming over though its got no sound
Take all you can
And hold it down for long enough
Until desire starts to burn again
Billy's gonna make it tonight
He's got it all worked out
But it dont feel right
He's searching for another fix
Sais "if your so smart why aint you rich?"
He's wiated for this rainy day
Just to blow it all and fly away
Billy's gonna make it tonight
Gonna make it count, gonna do it right
Take all you can
And hold it down for long enough
Until desire starts to burn again
Fast as you can
And hold it tight in both your hands
Until desire learns to fly again
Lyrics submitted by Emo_is_Awesome
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