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.
Drop my coat on the seat close the door.
Drive away with my heart on the floor.
Cause ain't nobody ridin' shotgun next me (oh yeah)
Took me awhile to try to figure it out...
Now I know just what it's all about...
I need someone to fill the space right next to me (oh yes I do)
[Chorus:]
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Now I need a woman to take a little ride with me.
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Tired of ridin' by myself... I need a girl yeah
I'm sitting here with my head in my hands...
Wishing, hoping for love and romance yeah...
If you think your lonely now is on the radio... Listen girl
Took me awhile to try to figure it out...
Now I know just what it's all about...
I need someone to fill the space right next to me (Ohhhh)
[Chorus:]
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Now I need a woman to take a little ride with me.
Cause I been ridin' solo... Tired of ridin' by myself...
Help me...
Holla back if you need a girl... (if you wanna)
If you want a full-time in ya' world...
Cause if you like me then I know your tired of ridin' solo (I need a girl)
And it's killing me... Being all alone
Cause a man really needs someone to call his owwwwnnnnnn,
OOH baby baby ohhhhh
[Chorus:]
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Now I need a woman to take a little ride with me.
Cause I been ridin' solo... Tired of ridin' by myself...
Holla back if you need a girl... (if you wanna)
If you want a full-time in ya' world...
Cause if you like me then I know your tired of ridin' solo
Drive away with my heart on the floor.
Cause ain't nobody ridin' shotgun next me (oh yeah)
Took me awhile to try to figure it out...
Now I know just what it's all about...
I need someone to fill the space right next to me (oh yes I do)
[Chorus:]
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Now I need a woman to take a little ride with me.
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Tired of ridin' by myself... I need a girl yeah
I'm sitting here with my head in my hands...
Wishing, hoping for love and romance yeah...
If you think your lonely now is on the radio... Listen girl
Took me awhile to try to figure it out...
Now I know just what it's all about...
I need someone to fill the space right next to me (Ohhhh)
[Chorus:]
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Now I need a woman to take a little ride with me.
Cause I been ridin' solo... Tired of ridin' by myself...
Help me...
Holla back if you need a girl... (if you wanna)
If you want a full-time in ya' world...
Cause if you like me then I know your tired of ridin' solo (I need a girl)
And it's killing me... Being all alone
Cause a man really needs someone to call his owwwwnnnnnn,
OOH baby baby ohhhhh
[Chorus:]
Cause I been ridin' solo...
Now I need a woman to take a little ride with me.
Cause I been ridin' solo... Tired of ridin' by myself...
Holla back if you need a girl... (if you wanna)
If you want a full-time in ya' world...
Cause if you like me then I know your tired of ridin' solo
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