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 know your good
I know your right
I know you mean the best
everytime you stop by
dont know what to say
or know how to act
cause i'm still moved by you
cause you just have to ask
No it doesn't hurt
unless I walk
I dont feel pain
unless I try to talk
I dont even cry
unless I open my eyes
I don't need to kick or scream or curse
No, it doesn't hurt
You dont have to call
to make sure I'm up
cause i'm still wide awake
cause i'm still lost in shock
I know your concerned
I know your just sick
and I know you'd feel better
if I were over it
No it doesn't hurt
unless I walk
I dont feel pain
unless I try to talk
I dont even cry
unless I open my eyes
I don't need to kick or scream or curse
No, it doesn't hurt
I am wind
i am the sand
i am scared
i am a woman
and i'm fine
cause i deserve
the time to feel hurt
I know your good
i know your freaked
and I know its safer if
would you just let me be
so what will you say
that you've haven't said
the question you asked me just
makes me feel better you left
No, it doesn't hurt
unless I move
I don't feel anything
unless I think of you
I don't even cry
unless I open my eyes
I don't need to kick, or scream
no it doesn't hurt
unless i walk
i dont' feel anything
unless i try to talk
i don't even cry
unless i open my eyes
i don't need kick or scream or curse
noo,ooo, oo
it doesn't.....
hurt
I know your right
I know you mean the best
everytime you stop by
dont know what to say
or know how to act
cause i'm still moved by you
cause you just have to ask
No it doesn't hurt
unless I walk
I dont feel pain
unless I try to talk
I dont even cry
unless I open my eyes
I don't need to kick or scream or curse
No, it doesn't hurt
You dont have to call
to make sure I'm up
cause i'm still wide awake
cause i'm still lost in shock
I know your concerned
I know your just sick
and I know you'd feel better
if I were over it
No it doesn't hurt
unless I walk
I dont feel pain
unless I try to talk
I dont even cry
unless I open my eyes
I don't need to kick or scream or curse
No, it doesn't hurt
I am wind
i am the sand
i am scared
i am a woman
and i'm fine
cause i deserve
the time to feel hurt
I know your good
i know your freaked
and I know its safer if
would you just let me be
so what will you say
that you've haven't said
the question you asked me just
makes me feel better you left
No, it doesn't hurt
unless I move
I don't feel anything
unless I think of you
I don't even cry
unless I open my eyes
I don't need to kick, or scream
no it doesn't hurt
unless i walk
i dont' feel anything
unless i try to talk
i don't even cry
unless i open my eyes
i don't need kick or scream or curse
noo,ooo, oo
it doesn't.....
hurt
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
It Doesn't Hurt Lyrics as written by Rick Neigher Antonina Armato
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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