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 saw innocent kids turn cruel
In the playground at school
Poor Claudius played the fool
Survival is cool
One for the space
To prowl as you please
Two for the pulpit
Down on your knees
We've opened out hearts to shame
No-one's to blame
Hey
Everything was clearer than today
Oh,You have to hang on to your childhood
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are my friend
You have to hang on
Hang on
Hang on
My life is a Milbury's home
On Hereford Way
My life is a Barclays' loan now,
And a mortgage to pay
Let's drink to freedom
And family ties
Here's to the bags
That are under my eyes
We've opened our eyes to pride
But there's nothing inside
Hey!
Everything was clearer than today
Oh, you have to hang on to your childhood
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are my friend
You have to hang on
Hang on
Hang on
How have you been
I hope you go far
Together we'll stand
And prop up the bar
I'm watching you now
Cleaning your car
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are
You have to hang on to your childhood
You have to hang on to your childhood
Hang on
Hang on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little more
Come on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little bit
Come on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little bit
Come on, come on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little bit
Come on
In the playground at school
Poor Claudius played the fool
Survival is cool
One for the space
To prowl as you please
Two for the pulpit
Down on your knees
We've opened out hearts to shame
No-one's to blame
Hey
Everything was clearer than today
Oh,You have to hang on to your childhood
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are my friend
You have to hang on
Hang on
Hang on
My life is a Milbury's home
On Hereford Way
My life is a Barclays' loan now,
And a mortgage to pay
Let's drink to freedom
And family ties
Here's to the bags
That are under my eyes
We've opened our eyes to pride
But there's nothing inside
Hey!
Everything was clearer than today
Oh, you have to hang on to your childhood
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are my friend
You have to hang on
Hang on
Hang on
How have you been
I hope you go far
Together we'll stand
And prop up the bar
I'm watching you now
Cleaning your car
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are
Open your eyes
Or stay as you are
You have to hang on to your childhood
You have to hang on to your childhood
Hang on
Hang on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little more
Come on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little bit
Come on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little bit
Come on, come on
Just a little more heart now
Just a little bit
Come on
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