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.
Hello, I love you
Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I need you, like a bullet to my brain
It seems I'm never breaking free
While you sit and watch me bleed
When the night falls there's nowhere to go
I won't let you in let you see me cry
I can't give you that satisfaction this time
Do you really get what you need
Beating the hell out of me?
I'm so tired of getting up off the floor
I won't take this anymore
I won't take this anymore
So low, but still breathing
Funny how you show you care
Is hell still beneath me?
Or am I already there?
It seems I'm never breaking free
While you sit and watch me bleed
When the night falls there's no where to go
I won't let you in let you see me cry
I can't give you that satisfaction this time
Do you really get what you need
Beating the hell out of me?
I'm so tired of getting up off the floor
I won't take this anymore
All that's left in this brave new world
Is ticking clocks and dancing girls
And broken hearts to find another way to shut it all out
Take some life in time to see
This point of view from on your knees
Electric hearts will play a song you've heard a thousand times
A thousand times...
I won't let you in let you see me cry
I can't give you that satisfaction this time
Do you really get what you need
Beating the hell out of me?
I'm so tired of getting up off the floor
I won't take this anymore
I won't take this anymore
Won't you tell me your name?
Hello, I need you, like a bullet to my brain
It seems I'm never breaking free
While you sit and watch me bleed
When the night falls there's nowhere to go
I won't let you in let you see me cry
I can't give you that satisfaction this time
Do you really get what you need
Beating the hell out of me?
I'm so tired of getting up off the floor
I won't take this anymore
I won't take this anymore
So low, but still breathing
Funny how you show you care
Is hell still beneath me?
Or am I already there?
It seems I'm never breaking free
While you sit and watch me bleed
When the night falls there's no where to go
I won't let you in let you see me cry
I can't give you that satisfaction this time
Do you really get what you need
Beating the hell out of me?
I'm so tired of getting up off the floor
I won't take this anymore
All that's left in this brave new world
Is ticking clocks and dancing girls
And broken hearts to find another way to shut it all out
Take some life in time to see
This point of view from on your knees
Electric hearts will play a song you've heard a thousand times
A thousand times...
I won't let you in let you see me cry
I can't give you that satisfaction this time
Do you really get what you need
Beating the hell out of me?
I'm so tired of getting up off the floor
I won't take this anymore
I won't take this anymore
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I think this song is about an abusive relationship. the part I won't let you in let you see me cry. I can't give you that satisfaction this time. Do you really get what you need. Beating the hell out of me? I'm so tired of getting up off the floor. I won't take this anymore. says he/she has had enough. & knows they should be treated better then that. I know abusive relationships are hard to go throw, I just ended an a one year relationship that was all about abuse. I'm starting my life over becoming stronger, & happy everyday. this song really touched me