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.
Please won't you go back out
I'm fast asleep
Can't deal with this no more
On your way out
Please do turn off the light
And close the door too
Don't come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
I've brought your favourate coat
I know how cold you get
And you left it
Then standing out of view
I just had to leave
Cause what I'd have done to you
So don't come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
The saddest thing for me
Was I trusted you yeah
Endlessly so now
The innocence you played
Just go save it for the other guy unseen.
Don't come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
So dont come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
So dont come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
I'm fast asleep
Can't deal with this no more
On your way out
Please do turn off the light
And close the door too
Don't come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
I've brought your favourate coat
I know how cold you get
And you left it
Then standing out of view
I just had to leave
Cause what I'd have done to you
So don't come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
The saddest thing for me
Was I trusted you yeah
Endlessly so now
The innocence you played
Just go save it for the other guy unseen.
Don't come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
So dont come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
So dont come back and pretend to tell me
The night you've had with your made up stories
I was there but you didnt see me
There you were and the floor was empty
You and him getting more than friendly
It was just a kiss
But I could see you meant it
Lyrics submitted by romanceisdead
Made Up Stories Lyrics as written by Josh Wilkinson James Matthews
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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