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.
So, here I am again, both of my eyes
So open wide and gleaming
Blank stares with races
Running only an inch behind
Sit back and watch the pavement
Get closer as it aims for your face
As it aims for your face
So step back, let me take over
Step back, let me take over
Can you hear the silhouettes
The slim and dark figures
Rising like giants out of the shadows
They're crawling out, they're crawling out of our skin
Here I am again, we build ourselves
Where monsters used to hide
So step back, let me take over
So step back, let me take over
And we're all whores
Some of us just get paid
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
My feelings crawl the walls
They crawl the walls and finally fall
They finally fall like empires and old loves
Can you hear the silhouettes?
The slim and dark figures
Rising like giants out of the shadows
They're crawling out, they're crawling out of our skin
Let me take over
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
(Let me take over)
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
(Let me take over)
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
(Let me take over)
So open wide and gleaming
Blank stares with races
Running only an inch behind
Sit back and watch the pavement
Get closer as it aims for your face
As it aims for your face
So step back, let me take over
Step back, let me take over
Can you hear the silhouettes
The slim and dark figures
Rising like giants out of the shadows
They're crawling out, they're crawling out of our skin
Here I am again, we build ourselves
Where monsters used to hide
So step back, let me take over
So step back, let me take over
And we're all whores
Some of us just get paid
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
My feelings crawl the walls
They crawl the walls and finally fall
They finally fall like empires and old loves
Can you hear the silhouettes?
The slim and dark figures
Rising like giants out of the shadows
They're crawling out, they're crawling out of our skin
Let me take over
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
(Let me take over)
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
(Let me take over)
Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity
(Let me take over)
Lyrics submitted by likegiants
Two Birds Stoned at Once Lyrics as written by Craigery Owens Bradley Bell
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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"We build ourselves, where monsters used to hide."
I have a couple of opinions on this. I think this line either means that humans can do horrible things, but have the ability to put those events in the past and make an entirely new life. Or, this line can be taken in an almost cynical sense, saying we are all monsters because we are all capable of destruction and terror. However, once again, humans have the ability to repress cruelty either genuinely or behind a false front.
"Oh, how we celebrate the mediocrity."
Wow. This is probably one of the most underappreciated lines written by Chiodos. So here's my rant-
The meaning of this is so true, especially in the world today. Just about every human being is taught from birth to strive for what is considered to be a 'purposeful' or 'fulfilling' life. This 'ideal life' basically includes completing school, obtaining a six figure job, getting married, having children, and living in a big house with a white picket fence. This is what is expected from us, even though, (surprise), there can be so much more to life.
Everyone claims to support expression and creativity. But guess what? Society looks down on homeless people, people who live in their cars, aspiring musicians and artists, people who work in certain industries, and everyone else who doesn't want to live out the 'American Dream'. That is the definition of hipocracy. Maybe these people just want to live for themselves, live for something greater than everyone else's expectations. Unoriginality and mediocrity are very much celebrated in our world. Anyone who thinks differently is kidding themselves.
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Society doesnt look down on them you idiot.<br /> Even the government supports people like that,<br /> Givesthem money to continue their work.<br /> <br /> What are you talking about, <br /> The American Dream is whatever you want it to be.<br /> There is no designated 'dream' so to speak.<br /> I think your reading to much into his lyric.
The energy of this song pwnz.
I have to disagree, the energy of this is most excellent but the word 'pwnz' i believe does not exist. Adeluz i believe you to be mentally retarded, and you should be put down for your idiocy<br /> <br /> I bid you a fond farewell
this song...is...breathtaking lol im in love with it i think its about the darkness in us all and how craig or the person of the song just wants to let it all out and that whores line is freakin sick
Saw them perform this song live about a week ago. F*ing brilliant. Can't wait for the re-release of BPB.
i know it doesn't make sense but isn't it "can you hear the silhouettes?"? just thought thats what he said..
and i think the songs about someone going insane. or the mind of someone thats schizophrenic, and craig is the bad/dark side of their mind is "taking over" and making them commit suicide or making the person do bad things..something like that, but then again that sounds crazy soo....i dun know..
It's hear the silhouttes.
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saw this live yesterday at Soundwave in Melb. i was right up the front and they were absolutely amazing. i agree with blake2112. seems to make the most sense. cannot believe this doesnt have more comments.
The silhouettes symbolize the evil things he is giving in to and the fact that he used to be strong and now he is falling (they finally fall like empires and old loves) and he is just sitting back and letting it happen and he's upset about what he is doing.