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.
Three men in a bank turn to locking up the doors -
blocked off by the police in the road.
They don't know trouble like i do in being twenty-two and knowing you.
The only difference between me and them is they've got somewhere to go.
Sorry if i'm talking too much, it's been a busy time of year
and you look like somebody that might understand.
Well I've been seeing all the things that people like to forget with
a brandy glass and a cigarette. it takes a toll on the body
if you can't find a helping hand. Well I know you'd understand if you would
Help me if you can, because i'm looking out for a baby
and i just might try to make a baby out of you.
Some people fall in love and some people go to jail
and some folks sit alone listening to Blood on the Tracks.
I punched a man this morning with a badge in his hand selling
candy bars for the Civitan, so some folks are going to have to stop
knocking on your door before ten. Please apologize to him if you can
Help me if you can, because i'm looking out for a baby,
and i just might try to make a baby out of you. Now won't you let me be
an honest man and let me talk to you like a lady, and we just might
find ourselves putting on some traveling shoes.
blocked off by the police in the road.
They don't know trouble like i do in being twenty-two and knowing you.
The only difference between me and them is they've got somewhere to go.
Sorry if i'm talking too much, it's been a busy time of year
and you look like somebody that might understand.
Well I've been seeing all the things that people like to forget with
a brandy glass and a cigarette. it takes a toll on the body
if you can't find a helping hand. Well I know you'd understand if you would
Help me if you can, because i'm looking out for a baby
and i just might try to make a baby out of you.
Some people fall in love and some people go to jail
and some folks sit alone listening to Blood on the Tracks.
I punched a man this morning with a badge in his hand selling
candy bars for the Civitan, so some folks are going to have to stop
knocking on your door before ten. Please apologize to him if you can
Help me if you can, because i'm looking out for a baby,
and i just might try to make a baby out of you. Now won't you let me be
an honest man and let me talk to you like a lady, and we just might
find ourselves putting on some traveling shoes.
Lyrics submitted by lmreming
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