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.
Don't ever show them how
That weight might drag you down
And you don't feel like trading places
Your false humility to be who
They want you to be
But you can't stand their smiling faces
It's only economics, and you enjoy this
You get by now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
Well nothing lasts forever
Try keeping it together
Your highlight reel is running short
You know they've seen it all
Like any miracle you are as easily ignored
It's only economics, but you enjoy it
Wave goodbye, now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
All these claims all made you want everybody
Just take it in it's only economics
It's time to wave goodbye
Now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
Now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
That weight might drag you down
And you don't feel like trading places
Your false humility to be who
They want you to be
But you can't stand their smiling faces
It's only economics, and you enjoy this
You get by now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
Well nothing lasts forever
Try keeping it together
Your highlight reel is running short
You know they've seen it all
Like any miracle you are as easily ignored
It's only economics, but you enjoy it
Wave goodbye, now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
All these claims all made you want everybody
Just take it in it's only economics
It's time to wave goodbye
Now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
Now you're taking off
Man you are as high as a kite
Hey now you're blowing up
You're almost out of sight
Lyrics submitted by Charlie the man
Almost Out of Sight Lyrics as written by Page Hamilton
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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