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.
Because, because I'm weary of this melody
Because, because I want to get up off my knees
Because, because I'm tired of chasing you around
Because, because I'm lying prostate on the ground
And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone
Because, because I'm sick of all the bones you throw
Because, because there's nothing from the seed you sow
Because, because I can't remember why I'm here
Because, because it's all become so crystal clear
And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone
Because, because I'm weary of this melody
Because, because I want to get up off my knees
Because, because I'm tired of chasing you around
Because, because I'm lying prostate on the ground
Because, because I'm sick of all the bones you throw
Because, because there's nothing from the seed you sow
Because, because I can't remember why I'm here
Because, because it's all become so crystal clear
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
Because, because I want to get up off my knees
Because, because I'm tired of chasing you around
Because, because I'm lying prostate on the ground
And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone
Because, because I'm sick of all the bones you throw
Because, because there's nothing from the seed you sow
Because, because I can't remember why I'm here
Because, because it's all become so crystal clear
And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
And when I'm tired I am so very tired
And when it's done it's like I've killed someone
Because, because I'm weary of this melody
Because, because I want to get up off my knees
Because, because I'm tired of chasing you around
Because, because I'm lying prostate on the ground
Because, because I'm sick of all the bones you throw
Because, because there's nothing from the seed you sow
Because, because I can't remember why I'm here
Because, because it's all become so crystal clear
Because, because, because, because
Because, because, because, because
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Because Lyrics as written by Inara George Greg Kurstin
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I love this song, but does anyone else think it sounds more like she says "lying prostate on the ground" instead of "prostrate"? I mean I know it's not supposed to be prostate, but still. :)
@britches yes, definitely. some other website write the lyric as "prostrate" - but listening to it my ear has no doubt she's saying "prostate". It must be some sort of inside joke or something!
I think it's about a woman being fed up with being taken advantage off. "I want to get up off my knees"
I believe the song is about a breakup and the "Because because" is in response to the reasons as to why she's choosing to end it. And when she says "And when I'm tired, I'm so very tired And when it's done, it's like I've killed someone" I think we can all relate. Breaking up with someone never feels that great though it might be necessary. You figuratively "kill" someone in the relationship and it's a tiring process.
this is such a nice song.
This song is nice :)
And I agree about it being about breaking up.
I think it's about a woman being fed up with being taken advantage off. "I want to get up off my knees"
This song is nice :)
And I agree about it being about breaking up.