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.
Hey Jem, how ya doing, do you need someone else?
Well actually Jemima I'd prefer to be by myself
Always helps to have someone else along
But if my girlfriend sees us, she'll come to the conclusion it's wrong
Does this mean we're on shaky ground?
I'm happy when you're around
So let's not put our friendship at bay
I love you in a different way
Paradise and catastrophe, they go side by side
You should tell your baby, we've got nothing to hide
When I wanna see you I take Jersey for a walk
What's with all this secrecy, when all we ever do is talk?
Does this mean we're on shaky ground?
I'm happy when you're around
So let's not put our feelings at bay
I love you in a different way
Did you know we're on shaky ground?
I'm happy when you're around
So let's not put our friendship at bay baby bay baby bay baby bay
You hurt me real bad
Well actually Jemima I'd prefer to be by myself
Always helps to have someone else along
But if my girlfriend sees us, she'll come to the conclusion it's wrong
Does this mean we're on shaky ground?
I'm happy when you're around
So let's not put our friendship at bay
I love you in a different way
Paradise and catastrophe, they go side by side
You should tell your baby, we've got nothing to hide
When I wanna see you I take Jersey for a walk
What's with all this secrecy, when all we ever do is talk?
Does this mean we're on shaky ground?
I'm happy when you're around
So let's not put our feelings at bay
I love you in a different way
Did you know we're on shaky ground?
I'm happy when you're around
So let's not put our friendship at bay baby bay baby bay baby bay
You hurt me real bad
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Shaky Ground Lyrics as written by Tom Morgan Nic Dalton
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