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 love the way you never stop your frowning
But if I saw you drowning I wouldn't waste the time to rescue you
I love the way you eat soup with your fingers
The way your odor lingers for hours after you've left the room
[Chorus:]
I love the way that even though we finally know that it'll be alright
I know why we get on so great, we're second rate
I love the way you never give up trying
But when your old and dying
I'll be the one to care for you
I love the way you live life on the sofa
You're as lively as a coma
I should have told you long ago we're through
[Chorus x2]
We don't pay
Oh you really think so
To be honest I just don't know
But we put up with it anyway
[Chorus]
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na...
But if I saw you drowning I wouldn't waste the time to rescue you
I love the way you eat soup with your fingers
The way your odor lingers for hours after you've left the room
[Chorus:]
I love the way that even though we finally know that it'll be alright
I know why we get on so great, we're second rate
I love the way you never give up trying
But when your old and dying
I'll be the one to care for you
I love the way you live life on the sofa
You're as lively as a coma
I should have told you long ago we're through
[Chorus x2]
We don't pay
Oh you really think so
To be honest I just don't know
But we put up with it anyway
[Chorus]
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na...
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