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.
So take a look around, and see all the different colors
But don't make a sound, or he might just take advantage
Such a pretty gown, but he took it off already
No, you cannot lie, no, you cannot to a liar
Uh oh, uh oh, you didn't think just 'cause you tip-toed, tip-toed
Didn't mean I wouldn't catch you though, catch you though
And now we're face to face, and now we're face to face
As your heart trembles inside
Don't you feel grand?
And now I'm faced with this dilemma, oh yeah
But I've got another question, I've got another question for you
So take a look around, and see all the different colors
The sounds of making love, but you're not just quite like lovers
Such a pretty gown, oh wait, it's off already
No, you cannot lie, no, you cannot lie
When all you know is false colors, and all you see is light
Woah, today the the sun came up with frowns
No, I won't hold your hand
If he's the reason why I die, would you just let him go?
And now I'm faced with this dilemma, oh yeah
But I've got another question, I've got another question for you
I'm leaving town now baby, but before I go
There's a little, little something that I want you to know
You'll never be happy, you'll never be happy without me
I'm leaving town now baby, but before I go
There's a little, little something that I want you to know
You'll never be happy, you'll never be happy without me
Without me... Without me...
Today the sun came up with frowns
No, I won't hold your hand
If he's the reason why I die, would you just let him go?
And now I'm faced with this dilemma, oh yeah
But I've got another question, I've got another question for you
A question for you...
And see all the different colors
But don't make a sound, or he might just take advantage
Such a pretty gown, but he took it off already
No, you cannot lie, no, you cannot to a liar
Uh oh, uh oh, you didn't think just 'cause you tip-toed, tip-toed
Didn't mean I wouldn't catch you though, catch you though
And now we're face to face, and now we're face to face
As your heart trembles inside
Don't you feel grand?
And now I'm faced with this dilemma, oh yeah
But I've got another question, I've got another question for you
So take a look around, and see all the different colors
The sounds of making love, but you're not just quite like lovers
Such a pretty gown, oh wait, it's off already
No, you cannot lie, no, you cannot lie
When all you know is false colors, and all you see is light
Woah, today the the sun came up with frowns
No, I won't hold your hand
If he's the reason why I die, would you just let him go?
And now I'm faced with this dilemma, oh yeah
But I've got another question, I've got another question for you
I'm leaving town now baby, but before I go
There's a little, little something that I want you to know
You'll never be happy, you'll never be happy without me
I'm leaving town now baby, but before I go
There's a little, little something that I want you to know
You'll never be happy, you'll never be happy without me
Without me... Without me...
Today the sun came up with frowns
No, I won't hold your hand
If he's the reason why I die, would you just let him go?
And now I'm faced with this dilemma, oh yeah
But I've got another question, I've got another question for you
A question for you...
And see all the different colors
Lyrics submitted by Twizzy-Dogg
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