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.
I’m so sorry I’m not down tonight
But all my friends have lost their minds
And whats more…
…I’m not happy here anymore.
We should’ve stayed at home tonight.
All the bright lights and company
are not what I need.
Its just the same as it was before.
Same faces there to hit the floor.
My legs have carried me far.
There’s still strength enough for one more.
So lets carry on
And dance to all the same songs.
Like back when we were young
And nights like this would fade to one.
So lets get out of here.
We’ve done all we can.
This place is not dead.
So when will this night end?
We’ll do it all again,
Next Friday night.
This Picture-postcard modernity.
But all my friends have lost their minds
And whats more…
…I’m not happy here anymore.
We should’ve stayed at home tonight.
All the bright lights and company
are not what I need.
Its just the same as it was before.
Same faces there to hit the floor.
My legs have carried me far.
There’s still strength enough for one more.
So lets carry on
And dance to all the same songs.
Like back when we were young
And nights like this would fade to one.
So lets get out of here.
We’ve done all we can.
This place is not dead.
So when will this night end?
We’ll do it all again,
Next Friday night.
This Picture-postcard modernity.
Lyrics submitted by jamesdelve
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