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.
Greensboro woman don't you smile on me
I do not feel like being comforted
And anyway I'll be home soon
For once is someone waitin' there
And if you don't mind
I'll just think on her instead
Your face, she's a picture, babe
Pictures ain't what I crave
I do not feel this way most generally
I just put a thousand miles 'tween me
And where my thoughts do lie
And I thank you kindly baby to kindly let me be
Your car, she's smooth and fast
Babe, your bourbon's fine
But I ain't feelin' free and clear today
Texas loving laying on my mind
I couldn't do you right babe spinnin' round this way
Greensboro woman don't you smile on me
I do not feel like being comforted
And anyway I'll be home soon
For once is someone waitin' there
And if you don't mind
I'll just think on her instead
I do not feel like being comforted
And anyway I'll be home soon
For once is someone waitin' there
And if you don't mind
I'll just think on her instead
Your face, she's a picture, babe
Pictures ain't what I crave
I do not feel this way most generally
I just put a thousand miles 'tween me
And where my thoughts do lie
And I thank you kindly baby to kindly let me be
Your car, she's smooth and fast
Babe, your bourbon's fine
But I ain't feelin' free and clear today
Texas loving laying on my mind
I couldn't do you right babe spinnin' round this way
Greensboro woman don't you smile on me
I do not feel like being comforted
And anyway I'll be home soon
For once is someone waitin' there
And if you don't mind
I'll just think on her instead
Lyrics submitted by zhenya
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