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.
It's two down and I'm on my way to heartache number three
What's an angel like you doin' way dow-own here
Lookin' right through me like a crystal chandelier
I've been so lonely and I tried not to show it
Well I need someone so bad
And girl I think you know it
Ooh Lord, help me, here I go again
Well you gotta admit this is sure more fun
Than just bein' friends
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three
It takes longer every time for this ol' heart to mend
Will you love me forever or baby begin
Well I know the truth lies way down under the surface
Well I'm already gone and girl I hope you're worth it
Ooh Lord, help me, here I go again
Well you gotta admit this is sure more fun
Than just bein' friends
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three, Yeah
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three, yeah
What's an angel like you doin' way dow-own here
Lookin' right through me like a crystal chandelier
I've been so lonely and I tried not to show it
Well I need someone so bad
And girl I think you know it
Ooh Lord, help me, here I go again
Well you gotta admit this is sure more fun
Than just bein' friends
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three
It takes longer every time for this ol' heart to mend
Will you love me forever or baby begin
Well I know the truth lies way down under the surface
Well I'm already gone and girl I hope you're worth it
Ooh Lord, help me, here I go again
Well you gotta admit this is sure more fun
Than just bein' friends
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three, Yeah
Well I can't help it mama
You look so good to me
Well it's two down and I'm on my way
To heartache number three, yeah
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