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.
So kind of you to come round and testify
With your softly spoken alibi
You're so convinced that you're saving yourself
You should save it for somebody else
Save it for somebody else, mmh
Hood up, head down and just walk away
I already know what it is that you're gonna say
You know the truth is a much harder sell
Might as well save it for somebody else
Save it for somebody else
Save it for somebody else
Save it
Hood up, head down
Hood up, head down
Hood up, head down
With your softly spoken alibi
You're so convinced that you're saving yourself
You should save it for somebody else
Save it for somebody else, mmh
Hood up, head down and just walk away
I already know what it is that you're gonna say
You know the truth is a much harder sell
Might as well save it for somebody else
Save it for somebody else
Save it for somebody else
Save it
Hood up, head down
Hood up, head down
Hood up, head down
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