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.
Thought you were moving so fast, well here's some news.
Things aren't looking too good, it's obvious.
So much for a hasty get away,
Could've been so much better.
You didn't cover up your tracks too well.
They're getting closer and you're breathing heavy.
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst
You were so wrong, so long
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst.
You were so wrong, so long.
Should've thought twice before double crossing us
Never look back, never look back.
I'm not the one you'll get away with
I won't say goodbye
Stay quiet, under the floorboards.
Crawl quickly, down these dark hallways.
Come on, son, don't worry.
This is the last we'll see of this place.
Trust me, just stick to the plan.
Follow me and I'll promise a new day
You didn't cover up your tracks too well.
They finally found you and you're breathing heavy
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst,
You were so wrong, so long.
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst,
You were so wrong, so long.
Should've thought twice before double crossing us.
Never look back, never look back.
I'm not the one you'll get away with,
I won't say goodbye.
(I can keep you hanging on x3)
Hey love, come with me tonight.
I won't be gone tomorrow. x2
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst.
You were so wrong, so long.
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst.
You were so wrong, so wrong.
Should've thought twice before double crossing us.
Never look back, never look back.
I'm not the one you'll get away with,
I won't say goodbye.
(I can keep you hanging on x3)
Things aren't looking too good, it's obvious.
So much for a hasty get away,
Could've been so much better.
You didn't cover up your tracks too well.
They're getting closer and you're breathing heavy.
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst
You were so wrong, so long
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst.
You were so wrong, so long.
Should've thought twice before double crossing us
Never look back, never look back.
I'm not the one you'll get away with
I won't say goodbye
Stay quiet, under the floorboards.
Crawl quickly, down these dark hallways.
Come on, son, don't worry.
This is the last we'll see of this place.
Trust me, just stick to the plan.
Follow me and I'll promise a new day
You didn't cover up your tracks too well.
They finally found you and you're breathing heavy
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst,
You were so wrong, so long.
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst,
You were so wrong, so long.
Should've thought twice before double crossing us.
Never look back, never look back.
I'm not the one you'll get away with,
I won't say goodbye.
(I can keep you hanging on x3)
Hey love, come with me tonight.
I won't be gone tomorrow. x2
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst.
You were so wrong, so long.
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst.
You were so wrong, so wrong.
Should've thought twice before double crossing us.
Never look back, never look back.
I'm not the one you'll get away with,
I won't say goodbye.
(I can keep you hanging on x3)
Lyrics submitted by laurenlovesbands
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Some parts are of the lyrics are missing it seems. For the meaning, I think it's about a girl cheating on her boyfriend. To make matters worse, they had a kid together.
"Should've thought twice about double crossing us." Kinda obvious.
"Come on son, don't worry. This is the last we'll see of this place." They're leaving because she cheated on them.
Take out "are" in my first sentence. Good song and band too.
i know, i was hoping someone would help me out. if anyone knows any of missing parts, please add!
Thought you were moving so fast, well here's some news. Things aren't looking too good, it's obvious. So much for a hasty get away, Could've been so much better. You didn't cover up your tracks too well. They're getting closer and you're breathing heavy.
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst You were so wrong, so long Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst. You were so wrong, so long. Should've thought twice before double crossing us Never look back, never look back. I'm not the one you'll get away with I won't say goodbye
Stay quiet, under the floorboards. Crawl quickly, down these dark hallways. Come on, son, don't worry. This is the last we'll see of this place. Trust me, just stick to the plan. Follow me and I'll promise a new day You didn't cover up your tracks too well. They finally found you and you're breathing heavy
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst, You were so wrong, so long. Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst, You were so wrong, so long. Should've thought twice before double crossing us. Never look back, never look back.
I'm not the one you'll get away with, I won't say goodbye. (I can keep you hanging on x3) Hey love, come with me tonight. I won't be gone tomorrow. x2
Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst. You were so wrong, so long. Poisoned their eyes, this is love at its worst. You were so wrong, so wrong. Should've thought twice before double crossing us. Never look back, never look back. I'm not the one you'll get away with, I won't say goodbye. Not so sure about this part : (I can keep you hanging on x3). Lyric book is sorta hand written and messy.
thanks :D