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.
Every season of my life
People say it , she go far
I exceeded what as needed
Do you wanna know what I came here for
Turn the lights way down
I will find you somewhere in the dark
I'm lying with you , you're lying with me
I want to show you what I know so far
By doing it right
I'm working on my design
I'm making love with a friend of mine
I wanna do it , I'll get you through it
There's nothing to it
You won't be leaving me with a star
Oh teacher , you get the test of my love
No matter what you learn
Oh teacher you got the best time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , you made me study all night
After the end of term
Oh teacher ,you've got the first time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Walk , think , act
As the book to you defines
Reach out for the one you love
It may be someone you left behind
You're the reason that I breathe
You're the savior of my nights
Did I leave you without a lover
But I never let you out of sight
You're gonna be mine
I've got a wider range
We keep the system but the rules may change
My lips are wetter , I do it better
And if you let me I can help you grow
Baby , don't say no
Oh teacher , you get the test of my love
No matter what you learn
Oh teacher , you've got the best time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , you made me study all night
After the end of term
Oh teacher , you've got the first time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Talk , move , smile
Do it right
We know the way
Watch out for the danger lies
In any game that you wanna play
In any game
Oh teacher , you get the test of my love
No matter what you learn
Oh teacher , you've got the best time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , you made me study all night
After the end of term
Oh teacher , you've got the first time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , etc (fade)
People say it , she go far
I exceeded what as needed
Do you wanna know what I came here for
Turn the lights way down
I will find you somewhere in the dark
I'm lying with you , you're lying with me
I want to show you what I know so far
By doing it right
I'm working on my design
I'm making love with a friend of mine
I wanna do it , I'll get you through it
There's nothing to it
You won't be leaving me with a star
Oh teacher , you get the test of my love
No matter what you learn
Oh teacher you got the best time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , you made me study all night
After the end of term
Oh teacher ,you've got the first time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Walk , think , act
As the book to you defines
Reach out for the one you love
It may be someone you left behind
You're the reason that I breathe
You're the savior of my nights
Did I leave you without a lover
But I never let you out of sight
You're gonna be mine
I've got a wider range
We keep the system but the rules may change
My lips are wetter , I do it better
And if you let me I can help you grow
Baby , don't say no
Oh teacher , you get the test of my love
No matter what you learn
Oh teacher , you've got the best time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , you made me study all night
After the end of term
Oh teacher , you've got the first time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Talk , move , smile
Do it right
We know the way
Watch out for the danger lies
In any game that you wanna play
In any game
Oh teacher , you get the test of my love
No matter what you learn
Oh teacher , you've got the best time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , you made me study all night
After the end of term
Oh teacher , you've got the first time , the last time
But this time you're gonna get burned
Oh teacher , etc (fade)
Lyrics submitted by webmasterdee
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