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.
break off chips on all the shoulders,
to make you so much bolder
and help you rock climb over
take a break and hide discreetly,
look right out into the sea
and then breathe out completely
they can't find you when you're roaming
or even when we’re laughing,
relief the longest lasting. (?)
you can
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you both
he's ready to take it on
after some numbing time
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you co (?)
he's ready to take it on
jump in the water's fine
cut up pellets on the table
see which bottles are favored
leaving four more to pay for
why the sad look on your face
that just can't be erased?
And now you're left all glazed.
if there is no known device
to suck the pain out twice,
i guess this will suffice…
if you
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you both
he's ready to take it on,
after some numbing time.
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you cold
he's ready to take it on
jump in the water's fine
where were you?
we've got 15 hours.
here's your share; it's my turn.
how long will it burn?
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you both
he's ready to take it on,
after some numbing time.
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you co (?)
he's ready to take it on,
just in the water's fine. (x2)
to make you so much bolder
and help you rock climb over
take a break and hide discreetly,
look right out into the sea
and then breathe out completely
they can't find you when you're roaming
or even when we’re laughing,
relief the longest lasting. (?)
you can
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you both
he's ready to take it on
after some numbing time
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you co (?)
he's ready to take it on
jump in the water's fine
cut up pellets on the table
see which bottles are favored
leaving four more to pay for
why the sad look on your face
that just can't be erased?
And now you're left all glazed.
if there is no known device
to suck the pain out twice,
i guess this will suffice…
if you
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you both
he's ready to take it on,
after some numbing time.
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you cold
he's ready to take it on
jump in the water's fine
where were you?
we've got 15 hours.
here's your share; it's my turn.
how long will it burn?
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you both
he's ready to take it on,
after some numbing time.
sit sideways in the boat
drink more to help you co (?)
he's ready to take it on,
just in the water's fine. (x2)
Lyrics submitted by masmod
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