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 there Annie, that means you
Why don't you leave that man
''cause he never was true
You've got the figure and the face
To go any place
So drop those dishes
And get back in the race
I know you can do it
You know you can too
Look what I got ...
She's a chick that's gonna give
you stone in the ...
Got a straight for a seven and she's ready to sigh
When you see her you'll be itching
''cause she's looking so fine
I know she can do it
You know she can too
Don't let them tell you
That all girls are the same
That's only part of the game
Don't let them tell you
That you'll never find fame
We know best
Hey there Annie our dream's come true
Got a million dollar contract
And a Cadillac too
And we're laying in the shade
Of a willow tree
Sipping on a glass of vintage '53
I knew we could do it
You knew we could too
Don't let them tell you
That all girls are the same
That's only part of the game
Don't let them tell you
That you'll never find fame
We know better
Don't let them tell you
That all girls are the same
That's only part of the game
Don't let them tell you
That you'll never find fame
We know best
Why don't you leave that man
''cause he never was true
You've got the figure and the face
To go any place
So drop those dishes
And get back in the race
I know you can do it
You know you can too
Look what I got ...
She's a chick that's gonna give
you stone in the ...
Got a straight for a seven and she's ready to sigh
When you see her you'll be itching
''cause she's looking so fine
I know she can do it
You know she can too
Don't let them tell you
That all girls are the same
That's only part of the game
Don't let them tell you
That you'll never find fame
We know best
Hey there Annie our dream's come true
Got a million dollar contract
And a Cadillac too
And we're laying in the shade
Of a willow tree
Sipping on a glass of vintage '53
I knew we could do it
You knew we could too
Don't let them tell you
That all girls are the same
That's only part of the game
Don't let them tell you
That you'll never find fame
We know better
Don't let them tell you
That all girls are the same
That's only part of the game
Don't let them tell you
That you'll never find fame
We know best
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Collision Course Lyrics as written by Peter Overend Watts
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