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.
I guess it's beyond the point of anger,
You and your doppelganger have been up to your tricks again
But this time the blame doesn't lie with the evil twin
The fact that you can't remember last night doesn't just make it alright
when there's alienated friends, smouldering bridges and unfulfilled obligations
If you were on my crutch you wouldn't point so much
You just might break an ankle, heaven knows that you're so frail
If I was in your head I wouldn't turn so red
The chemical reaction for an instant asshole; just add alcohol
It's like there's a demon lurking inside
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, except your potion is hops and rye
You've swallowed your pride, but I don't see a reason why
If you looked in the mirror now and then,
you might just behold what lies behind that shit-eating grin
But you're so afraid of the truth that you won't, my friend
If I were on your crutch I wouldn't point so much
You just might break an ankle, heaven knows that you're so frail
If you were in my head you wouldn't turn so red
The chemical reaction for an instant asshole; just add alcohol
This beer's for what could have been
This shot here's my only friend
Here's to water on the brain
Here's a drink for all the ones who flushed their future down the drain
If you were in my head (x3)
You and your doppelganger have been up to your tricks again
But this time the blame doesn't lie with the evil twin
The fact that you can't remember last night doesn't just make it alright
when there's alienated friends, smouldering bridges and unfulfilled obligations
If you were on my crutch you wouldn't point so much
You just might break an ankle, heaven knows that you're so frail
If I was in your head I wouldn't turn so red
The chemical reaction for an instant asshole; just add alcohol
It's like there's a demon lurking inside
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, except your potion is hops and rye
You've swallowed your pride, but I don't see a reason why
If you looked in the mirror now and then,
you might just behold what lies behind that shit-eating grin
But you're so afraid of the truth that you won't, my friend
If I were on your crutch I wouldn't point so much
You just might break an ankle, heaven knows that you're so frail
If you were in my head you wouldn't turn so red
The chemical reaction for an instant asshole; just add alcohol
This beer's for what could have been
This shot here's my only friend
Here's to water on the brain
Here's a drink for all the ones who flushed their future down the drain
If you were in my head (x3)
Lyrics submitted by kaysow
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