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.
Dear anybody who will listen to me whine
This letter was written as a warning to those left behind
What a royal mistake it was to see things as they are
Because this world is a cess pool
And love has surely died
So don't look to me
For sympathy
Everybody knows its not so damn easy
Oh no
You've got to bleed a little everyday
And let the memories fade
Fuck hope, signed me
Yeah
Fuck hope, signed
Dear anybody who will listen to me whine
This letter was written as a warning to those left behind
What a royal mistake it was to see things as they are
Because this world is a cess pool
And love has surely died
So don't look to me
For sympathy
Everybody knows its not so damn easy
Oh no
You've got to bleed a little everyday
And let the memories fade
Fuck hope, signed me
Yeah
Fuck hope, signed
Don't let another angry word fall from your mouth
You know it's not worth it
Those words are perfectly unkind
Don't let another empty word fall from your mouth
You know they''ll never listen
They're too busy denying what they found
You're too busy denying what they found
Yeah you're too busy denying what they found
So don't look to me
For sympathy
Everybody knows its not so damn easy
Oh no
You've got to bleed a little everyday
And let the memories fade
Fuck hope, signed me
Yeah
Fuck hope, signed me
This letter was written as a warning to those left behind
What a royal mistake it was to see things as they are
Because this world is a cess pool
And love has surely died
So don't look to me
For sympathy
Everybody knows its not so damn easy
Oh no
You've got to bleed a little everyday
And let the memories fade
Fuck hope, signed me
Yeah
Fuck hope, signed
Dear anybody who will listen to me whine
This letter was written as a warning to those left behind
What a royal mistake it was to see things as they are
Because this world is a cess pool
And love has surely died
So don't look to me
For sympathy
Everybody knows its not so damn easy
Oh no
You've got to bleed a little everyday
And let the memories fade
Fuck hope, signed me
Yeah
Fuck hope, signed
Don't let another angry word fall from your mouth
You know it's not worth it
Those words are perfectly unkind
Don't let another empty word fall from your mouth
You know they''ll never listen
They're too busy denying what they found
You're too busy denying what they found
Yeah you're too busy denying what they found
So don't look to me
For sympathy
Everybody knows its not so damn easy
Oh no
You've got to bleed a little everyday
And let the memories fade
Fuck hope, signed me
Yeah
Fuck hope, signed me
Lyrics submitted by drlaura
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