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.
’ve got a cross to bear
With my demon wife
I can reach all my fiery depth
And I blame it all
The sounds we make, I will not describe
Nor the violence
I’ve got space and I’ve got time
For remembrance
Oh, my baby she’s never satisfied
Oh, my baby tells me she’s gonna die
Oh
But I don’t ask why
Her reasons don’t justify
Now we walk to the same beat
More than misery
We’ll build a house out of old ideas
And live there for a while
Oh, my baby she’s never satisfied
Oh, my baby tells me she’s gonna die
Oh
But I don’t ask why
Her reasons don’t justify
No, I don’t ask why
All the shit would just multiply
I’ve got a cross to bear
With my demon wife
With my demon wife
I can reach all my fiery depth
And I blame it all
The sounds we make, I will not describe
Nor the violence
I’ve got space and I’ve got time
For remembrance
Oh, my baby she’s never satisfied
Oh, my baby tells me she’s gonna die
Oh
But I don’t ask why
Her reasons don’t justify
Now we walk to the same beat
More than misery
We’ll build a house out of old ideas
And live there for a while
Oh, my baby she’s never satisfied
Oh, my baby tells me she’s gonna die
Oh
But I don’t ask why
Her reasons don’t justify
No, I don’t ask why
All the shit would just multiply
I’ve got a cross to bear
With my demon wife
Lyrics submitted by musicalcure
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