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.
In my Life I never asked
for anybody's assistence
I'd rather go about my own affairs
than to deal with other persons problems
Dissatisfied existence
What's the meaning of my life?
Dissatisfied existence
Is it worth to be alive
If I ever want to attract attention
it won't be for your affection
I don't know what I really want in my Life
and I don't remember whom I once believed
Dissatisfied existence
What's the meaning of my life?
Dissatisfied existence
Is it worth to be alive
What do you really want in life?
What's the meaning of my life?
Is it worth to be alive?
Where's the answer for my searchin??
Dissatisfied existence
What's the meaning of my life?
Dissatisfied existence
Is it worth to be alive
I live my boring life
and no one takes notice of me
Happiness is not what I feel
Is there any sense for my searchin??
for anybody's assistence
I'd rather go about my own affairs
than to deal with other persons problems
Dissatisfied existence
What's the meaning of my life?
Dissatisfied existence
Is it worth to be alive
If I ever want to attract attention
it won't be for your affection
I don't know what I really want in my Life
and I don't remember whom I once believed
Dissatisfied existence
What's the meaning of my life?
Dissatisfied existence
Is it worth to be alive
What do you really want in life?
What's the meaning of my life?
Is it worth to be alive?
Where's the answer for my searchin??
Dissatisfied existence
What's the meaning of my life?
Dissatisfied existence
Is it worth to be alive
I live my boring life
and no one takes notice of me
Happiness is not what I feel
Is there any sense for my searchin??
Lyrics submitted by Thrash Metal Rulez
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