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 come back anytime I've already had your kind.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already run me dry.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Teardrops fade.
Then I saw, blue hands in the pocket.
'Cause you were always made to want it all.
But now you got to make it on your own.
This ain't your home.
So I'm showing you the door.
Wave goodbye now, it's time for you to go.
Don't comeback anytime, I've already had your kind.
This is you pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already robbed me blind.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Blue rhinestone glass.
All I see.
You talking double.
Like the time you set fire to me.
'Cause I'm in trouble.
Here's my advice.
I don't think twice for the price of a cheap time whore.
Don't comeback anytime, I've already had your kind.
This is you pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already robbed me blind.
this is your pay back, money grabber.
One. Two. Leave.
One is for the money.
Two is for the greed.
And three times that I told you you're the one,
I just don't need.
Don't comeback anytime, I've already had your kind.
This is you pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already robbed me blind.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Money grabber.
Money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, I've already had your kind.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already run me dry.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Teardrops fade.
Then I saw, blue hands in the pocket.
'Cause you were always made to want it all.
But now you got to make it on your own.
This ain't your home.
So I'm showing you the door.
Wave goodbye now, it's time for you to go.
Don't comeback anytime, I've already had your kind.
This is you pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already robbed me blind.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Blue rhinestone glass.
All I see.
You talking double.
Like the time you set fire to me.
'Cause I'm in trouble.
Here's my advice.
I don't think twice for the price of a cheap time whore.
Don't comeback anytime, I've already had your kind.
This is you pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already robbed me blind.
this is your pay back, money grabber.
One. Two. Leave.
One is for the money.
Two is for the greed.
And three times that I told you you're the one,
I just don't need.
Don't comeback anytime, I've already had your kind.
This is you pay back, money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, you've already robbed me blind.
This is your pay back, money grabber.
Money grabber.
Money grabber.
Don't come back anytime, I've already had your kind.
Lyrics submitted by Etceteranough
MoneyGrabber Lyrics as written by Michael Fitzpatrick Chris Seefried
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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