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.
His name is Max and he's going to school
He doesn't wear a helmet 'cause he's so cool
He keeps his helmet on his bars
Darts out randomly in front of cars
Talks on his phone while rollin' down the street
He even has a girlfriend, ISN'T THAT SWEET!?
He hits on chicks even if they're skanky
He smells his pits and THEY'RE HELLA STINKY!
OK, I just need to clarify one mother f---ing thing, Max is a bad ass mother f---er, if you dont f---ing believe me, then look at his mother f---ing helmet on his mother f---ing handlebars, holy s--- that guy is hardcore! Oh yeah, and he swears a s---load, and everyone knows that's f---ing awesome!
What's this? Is this is a hardcore part? YEAH!! Just like Max!
HIS NAME IS MAX!
HE DOESN'T WEAR A HELMET!
HE KEEPS IT ON HIS HANDLEBAR!
HE'S FAILING ALL HIS CLASSES!
AND HE'S ONLY... 10!?
What? I thought he was like 26. So you're telling me that I wrote this badass song about a ten year old!?
You know what? I don't care if he's 10, or 50, or even a friggin' baby, he's still more hardcore than I'll ever be, and I'm 32!
Wait, Max! Watch out for your helmet!
Max didn't wear his helmet
Now he has suffered a concussion
And he will be in a coma for the next three weeks
But it was worth it because
Helmets make you look really geeky.
Why do I sound like a bad a rip-off
Of the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
-Az-
He doesn't wear a helmet 'cause he's so cool
He keeps his helmet on his bars
Darts out randomly in front of cars
Talks on his phone while rollin' down the street
He even has a girlfriend, ISN'T THAT SWEET!?
He hits on chicks even if they're skanky
He smells his pits and THEY'RE HELLA STINKY!
OK, I just need to clarify one mother f---ing thing, Max is a bad ass mother f---er, if you dont f---ing believe me, then look at his mother f---ing helmet on his mother f---ing handlebars, holy s--- that guy is hardcore! Oh yeah, and he swears a s---load, and everyone knows that's f---ing awesome!
What's this? Is this is a hardcore part? YEAH!! Just like Max!
HIS NAME IS MAX!
HE DOESN'T WEAR A HELMET!
HE KEEPS IT ON HIS HANDLEBAR!
HE'S FAILING ALL HIS CLASSES!
AND HE'S ONLY... 10!?
What? I thought he was like 26. So you're telling me that I wrote this badass song about a ten year old!?
You know what? I don't care if he's 10, or 50, or even a friggin' baby, he's still more hardcore than I'll ever be, and I'm 32!
Wait, Max! Watch out for your helmet!
Max didn't wear his helmet
Now he has suffered a concussion
And he will be in a coma for the next three weeks
But it was worth it because
Helmets make you look really geeky.
Why do I sound like a bad a rip-off
Of the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
-Az-
Lyrics submitted by azathothian666
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lol max rules :DD: but it's so sad... why didnt he wear that F---ing helmet !???!