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 here it is
I'm in the Bronx
I'm on the 1
I'm on the run
I'm going back to Queens
I walk through the door, and look who it is
I didn't think I'd see you but I'm glad I did
I can't believe you didn't see this coming
You should have read my lyrics a little closer
Ask me how much I paid my lawyer
You should have read my lyrics a little closer
You've got that crazy look in? your eyes again
So here's the deal
I'm at the precint, not released yet
And they're calling you a punk
I thought you hated cops?
911 Speed Dial
Keeping the phone unlocked
Don't forget I know where you sleep at night
Somebody help me please
Somebody help me please
I swear to god I'll pull this trigger
Swear to god I'll pull this trigger
And watch your soul flow out
I'm in the Bronx
I'm on the 1
I'm on the run
I'm going back to Queens
I walk through the door, and look who it is
I didn't think I'd see you but I'm glad I did
I can't believe you didn't see this coming
You should have read my lyrics a little closer
Ask me how much I paid my lawyer
You should have read my lyrics a little closer
You've got that crazy look in? your eyes again
So here's the deal
I'm at the precint, not released yet
And they're calling you a punk
I thought you hated cops?
911 Speed Dial
Keeping the phone unlocked
Don't forget I know where you sleep at night
Somebody help me please
Somebody help me please
I swear to god I'll pull this trigger
Swear to god I'll pull this trigger
And watch your soul flow out
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Bars in Astoria Lyrics as written by Jesse Ketive Frank Palmeri
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