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.
Benjamin, you've got a lot to show, it seems
We know all about you
How charming is that?
But I wonder if we waited longer
Will we get more than we expect?
Well the first thing that you learn
All misplaces that is constantly a change
All cities love to change up paces
And the districts change their names
And when you're lost we'll track you down
Bring you back on solid ground
Let you know you'll always be found
Just sleep on it
For a little bit
Let the feeling grow
I can agree
It surprises me
That it feels like home
And when townies all look the same
While college can get insane
We still always remember your name
(Good one)
Why don't you show us how it's done?
Call a spade a spade
And a gun a gun
You tried too hard to prove yourself to us and
You seem to have impressed everyone
They'll only miss you a certain degree
'Cause it'll still feel like you didn't leave
'Cause you still belong to me
Why don't you sleep on it for a bit
Let it all sink in
You should relish your accomplishments, oh Benjamin
When you go and go and come so long it shows
Fall asleep you know it shows
Why don't you keep on going when you get there?
We know all about you
How charming is that?
But I wonder if we waited longer
Will we get more than we expect?
Well the first thing that you learn
All misplaces that is constantly a change
All cities love to change up paces
And the districts change their names
And when you're lost we'll track you down
Bring you back on solid ground
Let you know you'll always be found
Just sleep on it
For a little bit
Let the feeling grow
I can agree
It surprises me
That it feels like home
And when townies all look the same
While college can get insane
We still always remember your name
(Good one)
Why don't you show us how it's done?
Call a spade a spade
And a gun a gun
You tried too hard to prove yourself to us and
You seem to have impressed everyone
They'll only miss you a certain degree
'Cause it'll still feel like you didn't leave
'Cause you still belong to me
Why don't you sleep on it for a bit
Let it all sink in
You should relish your accomplishments, oh Benjamin
When you go and go and come so long it shows
Fall asleep you know it shows
Why don't you keep on going when you get there?
Lyrics submitted by dasfoo
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