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 tired of being a man
There's always to bang
Working up a sweat
You're bringing out the worst in me
I watch you drop off your dress
A pretty layer is the fabric caress
Eyes wandering up your chest
It's bringing out the best in you
Working up a sweat
And scoring out of ten
I'm tired of being a man
They're always farming your land
They're working up a sweat
You're bringing out the worst in me.
I met a girl named Debbie
I'm told she brings out the lady in me
Oh here I go again
I'm tired of being a man
I'm tired of being a man
There's always to bang
Working up a sweat
You're bringing out the worst in me
I watch you drop off your dress
A pretty layer is the fabric caress
Eyes wandering up your chest
It's bringing out the best in you
Working up a sweat
And scoring out of ten
I'm tired of being a man
They're always farming your land
They're working up a sweat
You're bringing out the worst in me.
I met a girl named Debbie
I'm told she brings out the lady in me
Oh here I go again
I'm tired of being a man
I'm tired of being a man
Lyrics submitted by 2bob
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