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.
All our secrets they are tailored trouble
Draped loose now around your hips
Your spotless instincts are valid
We co-exist
Got 26 days to work with (got 26 days)
We've got 26 days to work with (it moves, it moves, it moves)
We'll see what all gets done
I'm an addict for dramatics
I confuse the two for love
You can't tell me that you don't beg
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Got 26 days to work with (got 26 days)
Then back on that island
That you swear by
Still barely can afford
It's still a question of
"How long will this hold?"
"Well is it any different now that we are" (I said we are patient)
"Oh, don't you go there, not here, not now" (it moves, it moves, it moves)
Not here, not now
I'm an addict for dramatics
I confuse the two for love
You can't tell me that you don't beg
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Yeah, we're all choir boys at best
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
Liar (Liar)
It takes one to know one
Draped loose now around your hips
Your spotless instincts are valid
We co-exist
Got 26 days to work with (got 26 days)
We've got 26 days to work with (it moves, it moves, it moves)
We'll see what all gets done
I'm an addict for dramatics
I confuse the two for love
You can't tell me that you don't beg
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Got 26 days to work with (got 26 days)
Then back on that island
That you swear by
Still barely can afford
It's still a question of
"How long will this hold?"
"Well is it any different now that we are" (I said we are patient)
"Oh, don't you go there, not here, not now" (it moves, it moves, it moves)
Not here, not now
I'm an addict for dramatics
I confuse the two for love
You can't tell me that you don't beg
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Yeah, we're all choir boys at best
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
If we're keeping score
Then we're all choir boys at best
(Intrusive and arrogant)
Liar (Liar)
Liar (Liar)
It takes one to know one
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In reference to the "26 days" being repeated over and over again in the song: could it possibly be in reference to the female mestruation cycle? Hold on, let me explain. I first thought of this when I heard the song: 26? what an odd number to sing about.
As everyone is well aware, some months contain 31 days. Quick math: 31-5=26 (5 days is the 'normal' time period for a woman of age to begin & complete her menses). "We've got 26 days to work with (it moves, it moves, it moves)" I know this is a shot in the dark, but perhaps the songwriters are referring to the path of the 'discharge' (trying not to be too graphic or gross about this) through his girlfriend, how he's got 26 days of 'normalcy' before it's "back on that island that you swear by."
When his girlfriend is in menses, he feels isolated on the "island," perhaps self-seclusion from his girlfriend's hightened state of emotionality, which sometimes accompanies the menstrual cycle. Evidence of this can be seen in the "liar, liar" refrain of the song, which symbolizes the many arguments that the couple has, possibly on a cycle of 26 days since they're "keeping score." Another reference is the "all our secrets they are tailored trouble draped loose now around your hips" line, which could be a direct reference to the menstual cycle and the boyfriend's frustration of being denied carnal pleasure until the 5 days are complete, hence his lamenting/bitching about the 26-day cycle. In closing, I think the vidoe for "Liar" is awesome, the polygraph motif is a unique touch and really brought out the lyrics of the song.