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.
Even Though You Don't Know Me
I Know That You Live Alone
Because I Listen To You Cry
Even Though You Don't Know Me
Oh Oh Oh Confidential Love
From An Undercover Spy
Even Though You Don't Know Me
I Want, I Want, I Want To Take You Out
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
Even Though You Don't Know Me
I Know I Could Treat You Right
And I Could Keep You Satisfied
Even Though You Don't Know Me
No Oh Oh You're My Angel
Gosh, I Wish Wasn't So Shy
Even Though You Don't Know Me
I Want, I Want, I Want To Take You Out
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
I Want To Take You...
I Want To Take You On A Date...
To A Night-Club
To A Restaurant
To The Movies
And Then To Your Place
And Maybe First Base
And Maybe Second Base
To A Night-Club
To A Restaurant
To The Movies
And Then To Your Place
And Maybe Third Base
Or Maybe Outer Space
Let's Go On A Date...
I Know That You Live Alone
Because I Listen To You Cry
Even Though You Don't Know Me
Oh Oh Oh Confidential Love
From An Undercover Spy
Even Though You Don't Know Me
I Want, I Want, I Want To Take You Out
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
Even Though You Don't Know Me
I Know I Could Treat You Right
And I Could Keep You Satisfied
Even Though You Don't Know Me
No Oh Oh You're My Angel
Gosh, I Wish Wasn't So Shy
Even Though You Don't Know Me
I Want, I Want, I Want To Take You Out
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
Let's Go On A Date - Let's Go On A Date
Go On A Date
Let's Go On A Date
I Want To Take You On A Date
I Want To Take You...
I Want To Take You On A Date...
To A Night-Club
To A Restaurant
To The Movies
And Then To Your Place
And Maybe First Base
And Maybe Second Base
To A Night-Club
To A Restaurant
To The Movies
And Then To Your Place
And Maybe Third Base
Or Maybe Outer Space
Let's Go On A Date...
Lyrics submitted by SixAces
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