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.
In the lottery of life you need a ticket to win
Gotta know where you come from, gotta know where you've been
Throw the dice, take a chance, got to let it roll
Crap game of life, trying to reach your goal
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
Never say you're sorry for things you should have done
The power and the glory, when you've finally won
Hey
Should' a would' a could' a
When you want to right a wrong
Should' a would' a could' a
Take a chance before it's gone
Should' a would' a could' a
Fight before you fall
Should' a would' a could' a
When your back's to the wall
You must be brave and fearless, strength to survive
Determined and relentless, a love that never dies
That never dies
That never dies
Life is like a card game, a good hand makes you win
Gotta know your enemies before the war begins
Stock and bond markets, ringing the bell
Is there money in your pocket? Have you something to sell?
Should' a would' a could' a
Decisions on the fly
Should' a would' a could' a
A case of do or die
Hey
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
Gotta know where you come from, gotta know where you've been
Throw the dice, take a chance, got to let it roll
Crap game of life, trying to reach your goal
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
Never say you're sorry for things you should have done
The power and the glory, when you've finally won
Hey
Should' a would' a could' a
When you want to right a wrong
Should' a would' a could' a
Take a chance before it's gone
Should' a would' a could' a
Fight before you fall
Should' a would' a could' a
When your back's to the wall
You must be brave and fearless, strength to survive
Determined and relentless, a love that never dies
That never dies
That never dies
Life is like a card game, a good hand makes you win
Gotta know your enemies before the war begins
Stock and bond markets, ringing the bell
Is there money in your pocket? Have you something to sell?
Should' a would' a could' a
Decisions on the fly
Should' a would' a could' a
A case of do or die
Hey
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
Should' a would' a could' a
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