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.
As the day now comes to the ending
and the neon lights up the city
There's a girl who's tired of waiting
When it's time I'm sure she'll be ready
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
She's been hiding behind the windows
She's been hiding under her nice clothes
Now she's dressing up for the disco
You can bet her spirits are not low
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
This must be her night
Cinderella's in the light
Oh now can't you see her eyes
they're shining bright
everything looks right
I don't know what she will find
But her change has come alive
Cinderella's life will be changing every night
She's the star, yes she's the sight
and she knows
Oh what's on her mind
Cinderella's flying high
Will we ever you and I
Now the moment's near to the count-down
Everybody's heading for downtown
And they're searching all for the right sound
Pretty girls are fighting for the crown
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
She's been hiding behind the windows
She's been hiding under her nice clothes
Now she's dressing up for the disco
You can bet her spirits are not low
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
Cinderella's life will be changing every night
She's the star, yes she's the sight
and she knows
Oh what's on her mind
Cinderella's flying high
Will we ever you and I
and the neon lights up the city
There's a girl who's tired of waiting
When it's time I'm sure she'll be ready
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
She's been hiding behind the windows
She's been hiding under her nice clothes
Now she's dressing up for the disco
You can bet her spirits are not low
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
This must be her night
Cinderella's in the light
Oh now can't you see her eyes
they're shining bright
everything looks right
I don't know what she will find
But her change has come alive
Cinderella's life will be changing every night
She's the star, yes she's the sight
and she knows
Oh what's on her mind
Cinderella's flying high
Will we ever you and I
Now the moment's near to the count-down
Everybody's heading for downtown
And they're searching all for the right sound
Pretty girls are fighting for the crown
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
She's been hiding behind the windows
She's been hiding under her nice clothes
Now she's dressing up for the disco
You can bet her spirits are not low
And you know where she'll go
she's the star of the night show
Cinderella's life will be changing every night
She's the star, yes she's the sight
and she knows
Oh what's on her mind
Cinderella's flying high
Will we ever you and I
Lyrics submitted by pandemonium4
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