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.
Her body was ransom
Her kisses were dancin'
On my lips and in my mind
The money has run out
The music is played out
And now it seems we're running out of time
I'm feeling her rhythm
This is your decision
Take your time and make this count
Or awaken with regret
A lifetime of secrets
But would you kiss your mother with that mouth?
This can't be happening
Oh, it can't be, can't be
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
Here's a secret confession
From a lifelong obsession
As I'm staring out your window pane
Our bodies started kissing
In a language I don't know
I hit the lights in the bedroom
To soften up the mood
As your dress laces the floor
You're lying there indiscreetly
I can tell by the feeling
Draw the blinds and lock the doors
You start to stare at the ceiling
As you keep repeating
"Take your time and make this count."
There's unfinished business
No sign of a witness
But would you kiss your mother with that mouth?
This can't be happening
Oh, it can't be, can't be
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
Here's a secret confession
From a lifelong obsession
As I'm staring out your window pane
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
The wolves come out when the lights go out
We're done playing sheep
Our hearts race and our dreams lost in sheets
I taste your skin
Look at the mess we got ourselves into now
This is happening
Oh, it can't be, can't be
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
Here's a secret confession
From a lifelong obsession
As I'm staring out your window pane
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Her kisses were dancin'
On my lips and in my mind
The money has run out
The music is played out
And now it seems we're running out of time
I'm feeling her rhythm
This is your decision
Take your time and make this count
Or awaken with regret
A lifetime of secrets
But would you kiss your mother with that mouth?
This can't be happening
Oh, it can't be, can't be
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
Here's a secret confession
From a lifelong obsession
As I'm staring out your window pane
Our bodies started kissing
In a language I don't know
I hit the lights in the bedroom
To soften up the mood
As your dress laces the floor
You're lying there indiscreetly
I can tell by the feeling
Draw the blinds and lock the doors
You start to stare at the ceiling
As you keep repeating
"Take your time and make this count."
There's unfinished business
No sign of a witness
But would you kiss your mother with that mouth?
This can't be happening
Oh, it can't be, can't be
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
Here's a secret confession
From a lifelong obsession
As I'm staring out your window pane
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
The wolves come out when the lights go out
We're done playing sheep
Our hearts race and our dreams lost in sheets
I taste your skin
Look at the mess we got ourselves into now
This is happening
Oh, it can't be, can't be
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give in
I'm running through your veins
Like a habit you can't kick
Here's a secret confession
From a lifelong obsession
As I'm staring out your window pane
So give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Give up
Our bodies started kissing
In a language we didn't know
Lyrics submitted by thoseguiltyeyes
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