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 am a citizen, a friend, and a neighbor.
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
I’m always keeping on my best behavior
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
I like to think I try to try to do whats right
But still I get this feeling that I can’t deny
I tell myself I’m better than the average lot
But I'm not
I know it
And I’m about to show it
So take me downtown on the company dime
Punch me in the arm, make sure I’m alive
I need a weekend
Gotta kick out the dust
Get my motor running cause it’s started to rust
Shake it off
Turn me on
I’ve been down on the ground for too long
So take me downtown
Take me downtown
Down, down, down
I’m a professional, the family is stable
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
We join hands for the prayer at the table
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
I like to think I try to try to do what’s right
I go rolling in the dirt but I clean up nice
I tell myself I’m better than the average lot
But I'm not
I know it
And I’m about to show it
So take me downtown on the company dime
Punch me in the arm, make sure I’m alive
I need a weekend, gotta kick out the dust
Get my motor running cause it’s started to rust
Shake it off
Turn me on
I’ve been down on the ground for too long
So take me downtown
Take me downtown
Down, down, down
I want to feel
To feel so far away
I want to feel
To feel so far away
To feel so far away
I want to feel
So take me downtown on the company dime
Punch me in the arm, make sure I’m alive
I need a weekend, gotta kick out the dust
Get my motor running cause it’s started to rust
Shake it off
Turn me on
I’ve been down on the ground for too long
So take me downtown
Take me downtown
Down, down, down
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
I’m always keeping on my best behavior
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
I like to think I try to try to do whats right
But still I get this feeling that I can’t deny
I tell myself I’m better than the average lot
But I'm not
I know it
And I’m about to show it
So take me downtown on the company dime
Punch me in the arm, make sure I’m alive
I need a weekend
Gotta kick out the dust
Get my motor running cause it’s started to rust
Shake it off
Turn me on
I’ve been down on the ground for too long
So take me downtown
Take me downtown
Down, down, down
I’m a professional, the family is stable
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
We join hands for the prayer at the table
(Toeing the line, toeing the line)
I like to think I try to try to do what’s right
I go rolling in the dirt but I clean up nice
I tell myself I’m better than the average lot
But I'm not
I know it
And I’m about to show it
So take me downtown on the company dime
Punch me in the arm, make sure I’m alive
I need a weekend, gotta kick out the dust
Get my motor running cause it’s started to rust
Shake it off
Turn me on
I’ve been down on the ground for too long
So take me downtown
Take me downtown
Down, down, down
I want to feel
To feel so far away
I want to feel
To feel so far away
To feel so far away
I want to feel
So take me downtown on the company dime
Punch me in the arm, make sure I’m alive
I need a weekend, gotta kick out the dust
Get my motor running cause it’s started to rust
Shake it off
Turn me on
I’ve been down on the ground for too long
So take me downtown
Take me downtown
Down, down, down
Lyrics submitted by MethuselahHoneysuckle
Downtown Lyrics as written by Don Gilmore Anthony Fagenson
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, BMG Rights Management
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