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.
You'll cut off your nose to spite your face
It's hard to imagine you in this place
Strobe lights flashing, bodys crashing
I'll stand to the side and let you enjoy this ride
Who knew you were a cutthroat
Numb from the pain in this dead man's float
Left home early to chase a dream
What would that say now from what you've seen?
Burn this world down
Build up your own
Ignite this quiet town
A place you once called home
Ripped apart by sin and tragedy
Hurt by words oh so damaging
Cut releae sorrow on a familiar wrist
Illuminate the fog to stumble through the mist
Clearly, you've only left it up to fate
Listen, how much can one body take?
Dirty needles, whispery friends
You trusted to much, all you've done is depend
You'll cut off your passion to spite your desire
Darling, you were fun, but you've grown old and tired
When the dance is over
Your crave is fixed
Will you find your way home
Or sleep with the sticks
Graveyards are restless, as the moon strains
Tighten the belt to find the vein
Push down the poison, how long has it been
Sold your soul to a devil called heroin
It's hard to imagine you in this place
Strobe lights flashing, bodys crashing
I'll stand to the side and let you enjoy this ride
Who knew you were a cutthroat
Numb from the pain in this dead man's float
Left home early to chase a dream
What would that say now from what you've seen?
Burn this world down
Build up your own
Ignite this quiet town
A place you once called home
Ripped apart by sin and tragedy
Hurt by words oh so damaging
Cut releae sorrow on a familiar wrist
Illuminate the fog to stumble through the mist
Clearly, you've only left it up to fate
Listen, how much can one body take?
Dirty needles, whispery friends
You trusted to much, all you've done is depend
You'll cut off your passion to spite your desire
Darling, you were fun, but you've grown old and tired
When the dance is over
Your crave is fixed
Will you find your way home
Or sleep with the sticks
Graveyards are restless, as the moon strains
Tighten the belt to find the vein
Push down the poison, how long has it been
Sold your soul to a devil called heroin
Lyrics submitted by seandt
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