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 am my own killing moon.
The hunter and the prey.
A baptism in dirty water.
I escaped from the crucifix.
but still carry the weight.
A baptism in dirty water.
These impure thoughts lead to soulless action...
And the cycle continues!
Furthered by the thoughts of a confused soul
a man with no release.
Cornered by his own thoughts...
Slowing the rotation of the cogs and he gears.
A Halting machine...
A Haunting disease...
A man with no release!
A distant memory...
Try to live your life.
Remove myself.
I volunteer for self sacrifice.
Not anymore!
The hunter and the prey.
A baptism in dirty water.
I escaped from the crucifix.
but still carry the weight.
A baptism in dirty water.
These impure thoughts lead to soulless action...
And the cycle continues!
Furthered by the thoughts of a confused soul
a man with no release.
Cornered by his own thoughts...
Slowing the rotation of the cogs and he gears.
A Halting machine...
A Haunting disease...
A man with no release!
A distant memory...
Try to live your life.
Remove myself.
I volunteer for self sacrifice.
Not anymore!
Lyrics submitted by Turk Turkleton, edited by Logicalrust
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