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.
From a distant place when rationale and reason cry out so loud that everyone hears it now
A made up future where ideas thrive and no one is considered weak
It's not near perfect; some think it's worthless
If everyone has a role who's put in control?
This concept won't take off or survive
You should keep your outlook bleak
Like you're snowed in up to your eyelids
This is your life in a compromise
Sometimes you have to be louder than every single one of your stupid friends
And make an unpopular opinion to check and see if anyone is listening
You can be a lazy body or a strong voice
Make up your mind and make your choice
Either get out of the way or stay and make a small difference every day
Don't sit by yourself and just complain
You can lay the tracks or wait for the train
Either be a whisper or a resounding noise
The world is made by men not boys
That's when you open your closed perception
This is your time make it worth the fight!
Don't give up hope, throw a rope and let them know they're not alone
Make it the world you want
Plan an escape route from your predestined outcome
Pick up your bags and run away from home
A made up future where ideas thrive and no one is considered weak
It's not near perfect; some think it's worthless
If everyone has a role who's put in control?
This concept won't take off or survive
You should keep your outlook bleak
Like you're snowed in up to your eyelids
This is your life in a compromise
Sometimes you have to be louder than every single one of your stupid friends
And make an unpopular opinion to check and see if anyone is listening
You can be a lazy body or a strong voice
Make up your mind and make your choice
Either get out of the way or stay and make a small difference every day
Don't sit by yourself and just complain
You can lay the tracks or wait for the train
Either be a whisper or a resounding noise
The world is made by men not boys
That's when you open your closed perception
This is your time make it worth the fight!
Don't give up hope, throw a rope and let them know they're not alone
Make it the world you want
Plan an escape route from your predestined outcome
Pick up your bags and run away from home
Lyrics submitted by username-ben
All the Good Teas Chai Young Lyrics as written by Daniel Madero
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
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