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.
So I shook hands with you freely
Made a promise not to clean the slate
And I didn't need you 'til melody
Drew a line between love and hate
And I know I can be self righteous
And we both like to stretch the truth
But there's never been a song or a melody
That reminds me less of youth
Hey there hey there
Debbie down Debbie down
And I felt my head exploding
So I left it beside the road
In the tall grass where
All the deer despair
At the thought of being stuffed in my home
And first we were antisocial
Til we tried hibernating through
All the seasons where you dye your hair
In a failed attempt on blue
Said the fibber to the snake
There's an opportunist dude
Watch his mouth its open wide
And he trying not to eat you
Hey there hey there
Debbie down Debbie down
Made a promise not to clean the slate
And I didn't need you 'til melody
Drew a line between love and hate
And I know I can be self righteous
And we both like to stretch the truth
But there's never been a song or a melody
That reminds me less of youth
Hey there hey there
Debbie down Debbie down
And I felt my head exploding
So I left it beside the road
In the tall grass where
All the deer despair
At the thought of being stuffed in my home
And first we were antisocial
Til we tried hibernating through
All the seasons where you dye your hair
In a failed attempt on blue
Said the fibber to the snake
There's an opportunist dude
Watch his mouth its open wide
And he trying not to eat you
Hey there hey there
Debbie down Debbie down
Lyrics submitted by amandainhelsinki
Debbie Lyrics as written by Cameron Bird
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this song is awesome.
U4ia was spot on. That's exactly what I think this song is about.
It brings back a lot of memories of a friend I grew up with. We would spend all of our time together. We were extremely mean to each other. But even worse to everyone else. Eventually all our antics destroyed our friendship. But it was one of the highlights of my life while it lasted. I love him more than anything. He and I are on okay terms now. He's like an estranged brother more than a lost friend. We were goofy kids that did a lot of ridiculous things.
Great constructive comments, Way to suck the cock guys!!! This song is about growing up and the many phases you go through and the people you meet.