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.
""I would hold you if it would stop you from shaking And I'd chase those demons away from your room Sister rest your poor broken heart Is there a miracle drug that I can get So they can make you better? Last night my girl snapped most of my 45s She had a red letter in her hand And it's filled her head with such fears But she doesn't understand When she tells me not to come here Someone's got to lift you up So that they can never tear you down again Someone's got to lift you up So that they can never break you down again Is there a miracle drug that I can get So they can make you better? A club footed king is no disaster But what of a queen who's lost her head? I want to tear out their eyes When they look at you and laugh I don't know how we'll pay these hospital bills I don't think we can pay these hospital bills I don't see how we can pay these hospital bills I don't think we can pay these hospital bills""
Lyrics submitted by elevenoclockticktock
Hospital Bills Lyrics as written by Adam Goemans Ross Bonney
Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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