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.
Give me a deal
I'll break it
Teach me to steal
I'll take it
Tell me to Feel
I'll fake it
Make believe it's fun
Gimme a horn
I'll blow it
Gimme a rock
I'll throw it
Tell me the truth
I know it
Everything's been done
If every word
And every rhyme
Forever occupy my time
Remember I'm trying to make it
And every time we load the gun
And say that this one is the one
It's senseless fun
Disappointed
Gimme a chime
I'll play it
Read me a line
I'll say it
Gimme a sign
I'll pray it
Sacrifice my life
Get an idea
And hope it sells
Knocking on doors
And ringing bells
Gasping for air
And telling
Better hide that knife
'Cause every time
We play the game
And act like
Everything's the same
Except the name
It's expected
And all the scars
And all the fun
And all the battles we have won
To catch the sun
Disappointed
If every word
And every rhyme
Forever occupy my time
Remember I'm trying to make it
And every time we load the gun
And say that this one is the one
It's senseless fun
Disappointed
Can you tell that I'm the one
Did you know I was the one
Can you tell me
Would you tell me
Would you tell me I'm the one
Don't you know that I'm the one
Can't you tell that I'm the one
Would you tell me
Would you tell me
Would you tell me I'm the one
I'll break it
Teach me to steal
I'll take it
Tell me to Feel
I'll fake it
Make believe it's fun
Gimme a horn
I'll blow it
Gimme a rock
I'll throw it
Tell me the truth
I know it
Everything's been done
If every word
And every rhyme
Forever occupy my time
Remember I'm trying to make it
And every time we load the gun
And say that this one is the one
It's senseless fun
Disappointed
Gimme a chime
I'll play it
Read me a line
I'll say it
Gimme a sign
I'll pray it
Sacrifice my life
Get an idea
And hope it sells
Knocking on doors
And ringing bells
Gasping for air
And telling
Better hide that knife
'Cause every time
We play the game
And act like
Everything's the same
Except the name
It's expected
And all the scars
And all the fun
And all the battles we have won
To catch the sun
Disappointed
If every word
And every rhyme
Forever occupy my time
Remember I'm trying to make it
And every time we load the gun
And say that this one is the one
It's senseless fun
Disappointed
Can you tell that I'm the one
Did you know I was the one
Can you tell me
Would you tell me
Would you tell me I'm the one
Don't you know that I'm the one
Can't you tell that I'm the one
Would you tell me
Would you tell me
Would you tell me I'm the one
Lyrics submitted by RedMage13
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