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.
Motorhead is kinda like you
Nobody really likes them but they say that they do
This ego is morbidly obese
It makes it hard to keep the peace and quiet
You can cover you ears and hum to try and blend it, but the palms of your hands are transparent
There is more to this than you can hear at this moment
Just hang up and try again later
Give it a few years
Analogies don't come quick for those who need them
I left the “ly” on purpose
Leave me alone
I could use some more convincing
Jumping jacks, a tall shot of jack
I'm ready, Go ahead
Does it hurt to grow that fast? I've got some extra pity if you'd ask
You can cover you ears and hum to try and blend it, but the palms of your hands are transparent
There is more to this than you can hear at this moment
Just hang up and try again later
Give it a few years
You can cover you ears and hum to try and blend it, but the palms of your hands are transparent
There is more to this than you can hear at this moment
Just hang up and try again later
Give it a few years
Give it a few years
Nobody really likes them but they say that they do
This ego is morbidly obese
It makes it hard to keep the peace and quiet
You can cover you ears and hum to try and blend it, but the palms of your hands are transparent
There is more to this than you can hear at this moment
Just hang up and try again later
Give it a few years
Analogies don't come quick for those who need them
I left the “ly” on purpose
Leave me alone
I could use some more convincing
Jumping jacks, a tall shot of jack
I'm ready, Go ahead
Does it hurt to grow that fast? I've got some extra pity if you'd ask
You can cover you ears and hum to try and blend it, but the palms of your hands are transparent
There is more to this than you can hear at this moment
Just hang up and try again later
Give it a few years
You can cover you ears and hum to try and blend it, but the palms of your hands are transparent
There is more to this than you can hear at this moment
Just hang up and try again later
Give it a few years
Give it a few years
Lyrics submitted by Nimeon
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