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 lyin’ here on the floor just like the man on the yellow cone
I guess the floor was wet
So I’m cold and I’m all alone
‘Cause I was
Runnin’ down the stairs, I didn’t think that I could fall
But gravity took over me and I crumpled like a ball.
But if you would pick me up, I’d be obliged.
Dust me off and push my hair aside.
Well it’s later than I thought, and I thought it was pretty late.
I guess everyone’s asleep, wonder why I’m still awake.
I could fall asleep right here, with my hands under my head.
There’s a body in the stairwell, call the cops I think she’s dead.
But if you would pick me up, I’d be obliged.
Dust me off and push my hair aside.
Well I can’t lie, perhaps I didn’t trip.
I’ve been having troubles lately, and I got somethin’ to admit.
See I was standin’ at the top, thinking ‘bout the Earth
It’s been so hard to just keep livin’, so I thought it might be worth it if...
You would pick me up, I’d be obliged.
Dust me off and push my hair aside.
Kiss me goodbye.
I guess the floor was wet
So I’m cold and I’m all alone
‘Cause I was
Runnin’ down the stairs, I didn’t think that I could fall
But gravity took over me and I crumpled like a ball.
But if you would pick me up, I’d be obliged.
Dust me off and push my hair aside.
Well it’s later than I thought, and I thought it was pretty late.
I guess everyone’s asleep, wonder why I’m still awake.
I could fall asleep right here, with my hands under my head.
There’s a body in the stairwell, call the cops I think she’s dead.
But if you would pick me up, I’d be obliged.
Dust me off and push my hair aside.
Well I can’t lie, perhaps I didn’t trip.
I’ve been having troubles lately, and I got somethin’ to admit.
See I was standin’ at the top, thinking ‘bout the Earth
It’s been so hard to just keep livin’, so I thought it might be worth it if...
You would pick me up, I’d be obliged.
Dust me off and push my hair aside.
Kiss me goodbye.
Lyrics submitted by embieee
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