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.
Girl you've got the strangest way of saying no. Basically you don't.
Girl you've got the strangest way of letting go. Oh basically you don't.
If you were up for getting your head out of the sand, oh maybe i could lend a hand?
If you were up for getting your head out of the sand, oh maybe i could lend a hand?
Oh! Maybe i could lend you a hand?
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
Then we got to uni qlo, to get the coat that you've had your eye on
And I concur the money spent was a great idea coz it fits like a dream.
Oh, whiskey and cider shots, we'll mix some gin on top.
My friend maybe we should drink again?
If you were up for getting your head out of your bed, maybe we could drink again?
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I won't let you go!
WOO!
Girl you've got the strangest face, and can I say I had the worst day, well I've had worse.
Girl you've got the strangest face, and can I say I had the worst day, well I've had worse.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I know you know but I'm not ready to go.
Girl you've got the strangest way of letting go. Oh basically you don't.
If you were up for getting your head out of the sand, oh maybe i could lend a hand?
If you were up for getting your head out of the sand, oh maybe i could lend a hand?
Oh! Maybe i could lend you a hand?
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
Then we got to uni qlo, to get the coat that you've had your eye on
And I concur the money spent was a great idea coz it fits like a dream.
Oh, whiskey and cider shots, we'll mix some gin on top.
My friend maybe we should drink again?
If you were up for getting your head out of your bed, maybe we could drink again?
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I won't let you go!
WOO!
Girl you've got the strangest face, and can I say I had the worst day, well I've had worse.
Girl you've got the strangest face, and can I say I had the worst day, well I've had worse.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. Wont let you go.
I know you know your limits but I'm not ready to let you go. I wont let you go.
I know you know but I'm not ready to go.
Lyrics submitted by dricambo
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