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.
Tell me, please, what little girls are made of
Sugar and spice and all things nice
But we can bleed for a whole week straight
Every month, and the pain doesn't faze us
Do you really think we give a shit about what you said
Or what you ever did?
Do what you want, but I'm not listening
'Cause I'm not fucking about
You think you know what I can do
My virgin tongue, oh see how it fools you
Do you really think I give a shit about anything you said
Or what you ever did?
Say what you want, but I'm not listening
'Cause I'm not fucking about
Yeah you!
Haven't you heard?
I let you off with murder
And I've been drinking again
It helps to blot you out
'Cause if I stop to think, I swear I'll lose it
Watch me cutting every string
One by one
See me cut out all the rot
Bit by bit
Watch me as I push you back
Inch by inch
I push you back, boy
Inch by inch
Yeah you!
Haven't you heard?
I let you off with murder
And I've been drinking again
It helps to blot you out
'Cause if I stop to think, I swear I'll lose it
Tell me, please, what little girls are made of
Sugar and spice and all things nice
But we can bleed for a whole week straight
Every month, and the pain doesn't faze us
Do you really think we give a shit about what you said
Or what you ever did?
Do what you want, but I'm not listening
'Cause I'm not fucking about
You think you know what I can do
My virgin tongue, oh see how it fools you
Do you really think I give a shit about anything you said
Or what you ever did?
Say what you want, but I'm not listening
'Cause I'm not fucking about
Yeah you!
Haven't you heard?
I let you off with murder
And I've been drinking again
It helps to blot you out
'Cause if I stop to think, I swear I'll lose it
Watch me cutting every string
One by one
See me cut out all the rot
Bit by bit
Watch me as I push you back
Inch by inch
I push you back, boy
Inch by inch
Yeah you!
Haven't you heard?
I let you off with murder
And I've been drinking again
It helps to blot you out
'Cause if I stop to think, I swear I'll lose it
Tell me, please, what little girls are made of
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