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.
Charlie was a loafer, Charlie was a lout, huh
But Charlie was the only bloke she ever cared about.
Each night when she's alone, Charlies there
Charlie was an arse, and they said he didn't care
But Charlie had a heart, now with her everywhere.
She always swears she knows that hes there
and from her bed echoes Charlie's prayer
'Charlies watching over me
Charlies watching, I can see
Charlie watching
over me'
They said he was a tramp a vagabond in a vest.
Charlie Charlie
But Charlie was the business
and she says he was the best.
And from her bed... Charlie's watching
Charlie was a lout, but a hoboe
But Charlie was saint and he's our hero.
She always said she...
Charlie's watching...
But Charlie was the only bloke she ever cared about.
Each night when she's alone, Charlies there
Charlie was an arse, and they said he didn't care
But Charlie had a heart, now with her everywhere.
She always swears she knows that hes there
and from her bed echoes Charlie's prayer
'Charlies watching over me
Charlies watching, I can see
Charlie watching
over me'
They said he was a tramp a vagabond in a vest.
Charlie Charlie
But Charlie was the business
and she says he was the best.
And from her bed... Charlie's watching
Charlie was a lout, but a hoboe
But Charlie was saint and he's our hero.
She always said she...
Charlie's watching...
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