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.
Sweat, sweat, cos I’m a poisonous pill,
Pop me in your mouth baby, sit and distil,
Not yet, I ain’t through wit’ you girl,
Put me in your glass baby, give me a swirl.
Don’t stop don’t let it (oh),
Freeze up your trembling lips,
Don’t you regret it (oh),
Cos you can bet that this won’t even ever happen again.
So hold me close tiny dancer,
The only thing I’ve got’s this electrorock answer,
I saw a picture on the canvas,
Baby’s got a ciggy and he let’s her know she’s cancerous.
Yes, yes; your tight white dress.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah, prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now; clear.
Yes, yes; my tight white vest.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now clear.
Sweat, sweat, cos I’m a poisonous pill,
Pop me in your mouth baby, sit and distil,
Not yet, I ain’t through wit’ you girl,
Put me in your glass baby, give me a swirl.
I am a static hat full of magic tricks,
You are kinetic, slow down baby,
Why you leavin’ so quick?
So hold me close tiny dancer,
The only thing I’ve got’s this electrorock answer,
I saw a picture on the canvas,
Baby’s got a ciggy and he let’s her know she’s cancerous.
Yes, yes; your tight white dress.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah, prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now clear.
Yes, yes; my tight white vest.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now clear.
Steady now, steady, steady now; clear.
Pop me in your mouth baby, sit and distil,
Not yet, I ain’t through wit’ you girl,
Put me in your glass baby, give me a swirl.
Don’t stop don’t let it (oh),
Freeze up your trembling lips,
Don’t you regret it (oh),
Cos you can bet that this won’t even ever happen again.
So hold me close tiny dancer,
The only thing I’ve got’s this electrorock answer,
I saw a picture on the canvas,
Baby’s got a ciggy and he let’s her know she’s cancerous.
Yes, yes; your tight white dress.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah, prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now; clear.
Yes, yes; my tight white vest.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now clear.
Sweat, sweat, cos I’m a poisonous pill,
Pop me in your mouth baby, sit and distil,
Not yet, I ain’t through wit’ you girl,
Put me in your glass baby, give me a swirl.
I am a static hat full of magic tricks,
You are kinetic, slow down baby,
Why you leavin’ so quick?
So hold me close tiny dancer,
The only thing I’ve got’s this electrorock answer,
I saw a picture on the canvas,
Baby’s got a ciggy and he let’s her know she’s cancerous.
Yes, yes; your tight white dress.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah, prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now clear.
Yes, yes; my tight white vest.
You’re all alone and I’m about to microphone check.
Oh yeah prep the area here,
Shock, shock, electrorock and steady now clear.
Steady now, steady, steady now; clear.
Lyrics submitted by Street Spirit
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