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 haven't felt this way in a long time
And it scares me
What are these voices that tell me that I'm ugly and fake?
And I think they might be right
I'm nothing
And I have no heart
It's quite possibly, I have no soul
Drugs can't help me anymore
And I think I'm dying
We're both dying
Really,
But sooner than others, I think
My time is now,
And I burned the bodies to the ground,
I saw faces turned to ash,
And I remember these faces, baby,
Because it's the last thing you'll ever see,
Too bad it's not as good looking as you like
I'm already dead
And I think I'll take you,
I'll take you with me
And it scares me
What are these voices that tell me that I'm ugly and fake?
And I think they might be right
I'm nothing
And I have no heart
It's quite possibly, I have no soul
Drugs can't help me anymore
And I think I'm dying
We're both dying
Really,
But sooner than others, I think
My time is now,
And I burned the bodies to the ground,
I saw faces turned to ash,
And I remember these faces, baby,
Because it's the last thing you'll ever see,
Too bad it's not as good looking as you like
I'm already dead
And I think I'll take you,
I'll take you with me
Lyrics submitted by sanjixxxx
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